Having a garage door that works well in your home is important when it comes to a variety of factors including home efficiency and convenience. If you are going to have a garage door installed on your property soon, you should be well-informed about what to expect.

The following are six things that you shouldn't assume regarding your upcoming garage door installation. 

You have to choose the same garage door model that you're replacing.

A new garage door installation is a good opportunity to give your home a makeover. Consider changing it up and exploring other garage door designs, materials, and features that might be beneficial for your household. 

Your garage door installation will be done in an hour.

It's important that you don't underestimate how long your garage door installation will take. As a general rule, you should expect your garage door installation to take somewhere between four and six hours to be completed. 

You don't need to do anything to prepare your home for installation day.

Make sure you discuss any site preparation needs for your garage door installation project with your garage door service. Most likely, your garage door installer is going to want you to clear your vehicles out of your garage and driveway so that there will be plenty of room to get your new garage door installed. 

You can easily install your garage door yourself.

Garage door installation isn't just complicated and challenging. It can also be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. You should rely on a professional garage door service rather than attempting to install your new garage door by yourself. 

It's fine to choose the cheapest option for your new garage door installation.

You may end up regretting it if you opt for the cheapest garage door installation option. The less expensive a garage door installation is for you, the less likely it is to include valuable features such as warranty coverage for repair needs down the road. 

Be sure to carefully evaluate your options and choose a garage door installation service that offers both competitive pricing and quality work that you can count on. 

You won't need to be in contact with your garage door installer on installation day.

Your garage door installer may need to contact you with questions during the installation. It's important for you to be present or at least available by phone when you're having your garage door installed to prevent delays and ensure that your installer has all the needed information.