5 Questions to Ask Your Automatic Door Repair Contractor

Hiring an automatic door repair contractor can be a daunting task. Once you have made your list of potential contractors, how do you narrow it down To select the one that’s right for you. Make sure you ask the following questions to ensure that you hire the most qualified and safe contractor for your automatic door repair job.

1. How much experience do you have?

Automatic door repair requires knowledge of multiple specialties. At times the issue can be with the framing or the problem could be electrical. The first question you should ask your automatic door repair contractor is how much experience he has in the field. Make sure you know that he has repaired automatic doors before. Do not hire someone who is only experienced with normal non electric, manual doors.

2. Will you warranty your work?

As automatic doors are more expensive than normal manual doors, when hiring a contractor for your automatic door repair, make sure you ask if he will warranty his work. Do not hire a contractor that will not warranty his work. If the contractor will supply any replacement parts for your job, make sure the warranty covers both the parts and his labor. This protects you fully from any failure that occurs after the contractor leaves.

3. Are you insured?

In addition to a warranty, you should always check to see if your contractor is insured. Asking to see the contractor’s certificate of insurance is key. You will be able to see if the automatic door repair is listed as a covered activity. There are many contractors who bid on jobs for activities for which they are not insured. Seeing and reviewing the certificate is an extra layer of protection for you and it will give you peace of mind.

4. Are you licensed to perform the job?

Automatic door repair is a specialized job. Depending on your area, there may be a city or state requirement to be licensed in order to perform the repair. Check with your contractor to see if a license is required for the repair and if so, ask if he holds the license.

5. How long will the repair take?

The time it takes to repair an automatic door varies depending on the nature of the job. It is crucial that you ask your contractor for an estimated time of completion for the repair job. Once the estimated time frame is communicated to you, make sure to have that time frame added to whatever work contract you have with the contractor. There’s nothing worse than having a contract to have a door fixed but having an inoperable door due to a late contractor.

Finding an automatic door repair contractor does not need to be a stressful task. Asking the questions above will help you to confidently choose the contractor that will make the process of repairing your automatic doors go as smoothly as possible.