Full 25-point door and opener safety check with every visit - springs, cables, rollers, tracks, and your LiftMaster or Chamberlain opener included
You get a price before we start. It does not change when the truck arrives.
Trusted Garage Door Installation for Bothell Homeowners
A new garage door installation in Bothell typically costs $700-$2,200 depending on size, material, and hardware choices, and most projects are completed in a single day once measurements are taken and the door is ordered. Servo Garage Doors Bothell has installed more than 18,000 garage doors since 2015, every one with a written price and scope agreed before any work started, per Clause 1 of The Haven Standard. If your current door is sagging, rusted through, or no longer manufactured, we measure, quote, and schedule - no deposit required to get a flat price in writing.
Bothell’s wet winters and the freeze-thaw cycles we see from November through March punish older steel doors at the bottom panel and rot out wood doors that haven’t been resealed. We’ve replaced doors in Canyon Park where the original builder-grade installation left no vapor barrier, and in North Creek where 1990s wood doors had delaminated beyond repair. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and arrive with a documented photo record of every step - the customer sees the opening measurements, the old door condition, and the completed installation in a shared record before we leave.
Call (425) 696-1443 for a free measure and written estimate. Live answer, 24 hours a day.
What Our Garage Door Installation Service Includes
New Door Installation
New door installation is the complete replacement of an existing garage door system, including the door sections, track, springs, and hardware, or the installation of a door on a new construction opening. In Bothell, we most often perform this service on homes built between 1985 and 2005 where the original door has reached end of life or the homeowner is remodeling for curb appeal. Servo Garage Doors Bothell measures the rough opening to the quarter-inch, checks headroom and sideroom clearance, and delivers a flat written price covering door, hardware, labor, haul-away, and the documented photo record - no line item appears without the customer seeing it first.
Single Car Door Installation
A single car door, typically 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high, serves one-vehicle garages common in Bothell’s older neighborhoods like Lynnwood-adjacent areas and the original downtown core. These doors are lighter and less expensive but require the same precision in spring sizing and track alignment as larger units. We install single car doors with torsion spring systems rated for 10,000 cycles minimum, and we document the spring wire diameter and drum specification in the photo record so the customer has the exact part numbers for future reference.
Double Car Door Installation
Double car doors, running 16 to 18 feet wide, cover two-car garages standard in North Creek, Thrashers Corner, and the newer developments near Mill Creek. The wider span demands heavier-duty track, a properly paired spring system, and precise balance to prevent premature cable wear. Servo Garage Doors Bothell installs double doors with a two-spring torsion setup or a single high-cycle spring depending on headroom constraints, and we test the door’s balance with a calibrated scale to verify it stays put at any height - a step many installers skip.
Custom Garage Door Installation
Custom garage door installation covers non-standard sizes, specialty materials, or design-matched doors for homes where the garage faces the street and dominates the facade. We’ve built custom solutions for Bothell hillside homes with 10-foot-high openings, carriage-house replicas with faux strap hardware, and modern flush-panel designs in anodized aluminum. Every custom order starts with a field measure, a CAD drawing for customer approval, and a written price locked before fabrication begins - no surprises when the door arrives.
Steel Doors
Steel garage doors are the most common replacement choice in Bothell, offering the best balance of durability, insulation value, and cost in our climate. We install 24-gauge to 25-gauge steel doors with or without polyurethane foam injection, depending on whether the garage is conditioned space or detached. In neighborhoods near the Sammamish River where humidity runs higher, we specify galvanized track and nylon rollers with sealed bearings to resist corrosion - details we document in the photo record with the customer present.
Wood Doors
Wood garage doors provide the warmth and architectural authenticity that steel cannot replicate, particularly on Craftsman, Tudor, or Northwest Contemporary homes in Finn Hill and home-adjacent areas. These doors require more maintenance in Bothell’s wet climate but reward it with a lifespan of 30-plus years when resealed on schedule. Servo Garage Doors Bothell installs cedar and mahogany doors with marine-grade plywood backing, heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges, and torsion spring systems sized for the door’s actual weight - not an estimate - because an undersprung wood door will warp its own panels within two years.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Garage Door Installation
We install and service all eight major garage door brands, with specific expertise in Amarr, Wayne Dalton, and Craftsman from years of field work in King and Snohomish counties. Amarr’s sectional steel doors with their SafeGuard pinch-resistant design are our most-requested replacement in Bothell’s planned communities; we’ve installed hundreds of Amarr Stratford and Lincoln collections and stock their track and roller hardware for same-day adjustments. Wayne Dalton’s TorqueMaster spring system requires specialized winding tools and knowledge - our technicians carry both the OEM kit and the training documentation, and we record the spring counterbalance setting in the photo record for warranty reference. Craftsman doors, often sold through Sears and now independently, use a proprietary hinge pattern and panel profile that generic hardware won’t fit; we maintain the correct bracketry and have the part numbers cross-referenced so a Craftsman owner in Bothell never waits on a special order for a failed roller or bent track.
We also install and service Raynor, LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, and Clopay. Whether you have a Raynor Admiral series carriage door, a Clopay Coachman with Intellicore insulation, or any other make, we can source the correct components and install to manufacturer specification. The Haven Standard requires that we verify every part number against the door’s serial plate before quoting - no guesswork, no “universal” substitutions that void your warranty.
Signs You Need Garage Door Installation Right Now
- The door panels are rusted through or delaminating at the bottom. Bothell’s rainfall and road salt from winter plowing collect at the base panel seal, accelerating corrosion in ungalvanized steel and rot in wood. Once water has breached the panel skin, insulation value drops to near zero and the panel’s structural integrity is compromised - repair is temporary, and replacement is the cost-effective solution.
- The door has been discontinued and replacement sections are unavailable. Many doors installed in Bothell between 1995 and 2010 used proprietary panel profiles or hardware patterns that their manufacturers no longer support. If your door model is obsolete, a single damaged panel becomes an automatic full-door replacement, and we verify parts availability before quoting any partial repair.
- The door is unbalanced and the opener is straining or reversing. An improperly balanced door forces the opener’s motor and drive system to work beyond specification, leading to premature logic board or trolley carriage failure. If spring adjustment cannot achieve balance within 2 pounds of the door’s weight, the door’s internal construction has degraded and installation of a new unit is indicated.
- Energy bills have risen and the garage shares a wall with conditioned space. Older uninsulated or poorly sealed doors act as thermal bridges, particularly in Bothell’s east-facing garages that catch morning sun and lose heat rapidly after dark. A modern insulated door with an R-value of 12 to 18 and a proper perimeter seal system pays for itself in reduced HVAC load over 5 to 7 years.
- The track is bent, the hardware is obsolete, or multiple components are failing together. When the vertical track is out of plumb, the rollers are worn flat, and the spring system is past its cycle rating, repairing each item individually costs more than a complete installation and leaves mismatched components with incompatible wear states. We photograph each failed element and present the math: repair total versus replacement total, both in writing.
Our Garage Door Installation Process - Step by Step
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Free field measure and condition assessment. A technician arrives at your Bothell home with a laser measure, level, and camera. We record the rough opening width and height, headroom, sideroom, and backroom dimensions; note any framing or concrete irregularities; and photograph the existing door, track, and opener mounting. This visit produces the data for an accurate quote - no phone estimates based on “standard size” guesses that change on installation day.
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Written price and scope delivered within 24 hours. Using the field measurements, we specify the exact door model, gauge or wood species, insulation R-value, window configuration, track type, spring cycle rating, and hardware package. The written scope lists every component, the labor line, haul-away, and sales tax. Clause 1 of The Haven Standard: the customer approves this document before any order is placed or work scheduled.
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Order, schedule, and pre-installation confirmation. Once approved, we order the door and hardware from the manufacturer and schedule installation for a date that accommodates Bothell’s weather patterns - we avoid pouring rain days for wood door finishes and coordinate with your schedule, not a routing algorithm. You receive a confirmation text with the technician’s name and a 2-hour arrival window.
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Installation with real-time documentation. The installation crew removes the old door and track, inspects the header and jambs for rot or insect damage, installs the new track plumb and level to within 1/8 inch, hangs and balances the door, and programs the opener with limit switch and force settings tested across the full temperature range. Every step is photographed: the old door condition, the opening preparation, the new track alignment, the spring winding count, and the final balance test.
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Final inspection, photo record delivery, and warranty documentation. You walk the installation with the technician, operate the door manually and by opener, and review the photo record on a tablet before signing. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is activated automatically, the warranty terms are emailed, and the documented record is archived for your future reference. No paperwork to lose - it’s all digital and searchable.
How Much Does Garage Door Installation Cost in Bothell?
A typical new door installation in Bothell runs $700-$2,200 depending on door width, material, insulation level, window inserts, and opener pairing. Single car steel doors with no insulation and basic hardware start at the lower end of this range; double car custom wood doors with full glass sections, heavy-duty track, and smart opener integration reach the upper end. Here is how specific configurations break down:
- Single car, uninsulated steel door, standard track, no opener: $700-$1,100
- Single car, insulated steel door, heavy-duty track, no opener: $950-$1,400
- Double car, insulated steel door, heavy-duty track, no opener: $1,200-$1,800
- Double car, custom wood or composite door, premium hardware, no opener: $1,600-$2,200
- Opener installation added to any door: $250-$550 additional
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Headroom below 12 inches requires a low-headroom track kit or quick-turn bracket hardware, adding $150-$300. Converting from extension springs to torsion spring system adds $200-$400 in parts and labor but pays back in smoother operation and longer component life. Window inserts, decorative hardware, and smart opener features like battery backup or camera integration are priced a la carte and listed separately in the written scope.
To avoid overpaying, compare quotes line by line - not just the bottom number - and consult our Garage Door Installation cost guide. Some Bothell competitors quote a door price that excludes haul-away, permit fees, or opener programming. Our written scope includes everything required to complete the job to code and manufacturer specification. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any competing written estimate: bring the paperwork, and we’ll identify what’s included, what’s omitted, and whether the specifications match your needs.
Every free estimate includes the field measure, the written price and scope, and no obligation to proceed. The price quoted is the price invoiced - Clause 1 leaves no room for “we found additional damage” surprises.
Garage Door Installation Near Bothell - Our Service Area
Servo Garage Doors Bothell installs garage doors throughout the greater Eastside and Snohomish County, with typical scheduling availability within 3 to 5 business days for standard doors and 2 to 3 weeks for custom orders. We regularly serve Garage Door Installation in Lynnwood, Garage Door Installation in Mill Creek, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Seattle, Sammamish, Everett, Newcastle, Issaquah, and Renton. Travel beyond our core radius may add a modest trip charge, disclosed in the written scope before you approve.
Serving Bothell, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bothell area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Garage Door Installation in Bothell
Garage door installation is the complete fitting of a new door system, including the door sections, track, springs, cables, rollers, hinges, and weather seals, to a prepared opening. At Servo Garage Doors Bothell, installation also includes removal and haul-away of the old door, inspection of the framing for structural soundness, and final balance and safety testing with full documentation.
Most residential garage door installations in Bothell are completed in 3 to 5 hours once the crew arrives with the door. Custom or specialty doors may require a second day for finishing or hardware fitting. The total timeline from measure to completion is typically 1 to 2 weeks for standard doors in stock, 3 to 6 weeks for factory-ordered custom units.
New garage door installation in Bothell costs $700-$2,200 for most residential applications, with single car basic steel at the low end and double car custom wood at the high end. Opener installation, low-headroom hardware, and smart features are additional and listed separately in the written scope. Call (425) 696-1443 for a free measure and exact quote - estimates are free and come with no obligation.
Yes, we install and service Craftsman garage doors and maintain the proprietary hinge patterns and hardware specifications required for proper fit. Craftsman doors sold through Sears and subsequent retail channels use unique bracketry that generic parts cannot replace - our technicians carry the correct components and cross-reference every part number to the door’s serial plate before quoting.
We answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, and can secure a damaged door same-day if it poses a security or safety risk. Complete new door installation requires measurement, ordering, and scheduling - it is not a same-day service - but we will stabilize the opening and provide a written price for permanent replacement before leaving. Emergency stabilization is billed at our standard repair rates, not a premium.
Every installation is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything is not right, we make it right, backed by The Haven Standard and a terms page, not a handshake. Manufacturer warranties on the door itself range from 1 year to lifetime depending on the model and are detailed in the written scope. Spring systems carry a cycle-life warranty, and our labor is guaranteed for the full first year.
Clear vehicles, storage, and obstructions from the garage bay and provide access to electrical outlets for power tools. Ensure pets and children are kept away from the work area during installation, as torsion spring winding and door panel handling involve significant stored energy and heavy components. Our crew brings drop cloths, a vacuum, and haul-away equipment - you do not need to prepare disposal arrangements.
Schedule Your Garage Door Installation Service in Bothell Today
Call (425) 696-1443 for a free measure and written estimate on garage door installation in Bothell. A live person answers 24 hours a day, including holidays. You’ll receive a flat price and complete scope before any work is scheduled, a documented photo record of every step, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backed by The Haven Standard. No deposit required to see your number.
Written by Marcus Deller, Owner at Servo Garage Doors Bothell, serving Bothell since 2015.