What to Expect During a Garage Door Installation in Cape Town

Whether you’re doing it for safety, aesthetics or even just functionality, replacing or installing a garage door is one of the best home upgrades you’ll do. But how exactly does the process go down. And how do you ensure it runs smoothly?

Planet Automation has serviced numerous Cape Town residences and estates by renovating their garages with meticulousness, prudence and local knowledge. This is how you can expect the process to unfold when purchasing a garage door installation in Cape Town.

Step 1: Site Inspection & Measurements

Just before installation begins, our team goes for an on-site inspection. We:

– Take the measurements for the garage opening for the perfect fit
– Inspect the structural integrity for an appropriate space analysis
– Suggest the most ideal type of garage door for the architecture and climate conditions in the house

Regardless of whether you’re in the Southern Suburbs, Constantia or the Coastal Areas, the installation always has to fit the property specifically.

Step 2: Preparing the Space

For safety and expedience, we request the client to:

– Remove the car and storages away from the garage
– Ensure access to power sockets (if the garage door will be motorized)
– Get your kids and pets away from the working area

This helps the technicians to move faster with the task on site without damaging assets.

Step 3: Disposing the Original Door

If replacing an original garage door, then:

– Disconnect the current motor and safety beams
– Remove the panels, tracks, springs, etc.
– Dispose the used parts responsibly

Garage doors are heavy pieces with high-tension springs. Simple garage repairs are not recommended for the sake of safety; hence the need for an expert to do the garage door installation.

Step 4: Fitting the New Garage Door

Now comes the magical part where the garage truly becomes new. This is how the garage will be fitted with the new garage:

– Things get put together with utmost precision on the garage mounting
– Fitted with the best quality tracks, rollers, torsion springs conducive for opening operation
– Connected to opener (if applicable on the garage operation manual)
– Sealed with the best quality weatherstrikes for insulation effects for durable garage operation

Installation for the garage will depend on the best recommended type for the best results taking 4–6 working hours.

Step 5: Tests & Safety Inspection

Just before the team completes the job:

– Check for door movement, balance, and alignment
– Alignment of the motor and safety sensors
– Manual operation and emergency release
– Maintenance recommendations and warranties

We’re not finished until your garage door functions perfectly.

Why Cape Town Homeowners Recommend Planet Automation

Cape Town garage doors face coastal saltiness, harsh winds, and diverse architectural styles. That’s why you’ll receive:

– Doors specifically designed in South Africa for South Africa conditions
– Local recommendations on materials including aluminium, steel, and composite wood
– Custom designs to match the appearance of your home
– Battery back-up systems for durability during load-shedding

From Table View to Muizenberg, residents rely on Cape Town’s Planet Automation.