Four brands, side by side
Choosing a new garage door usually starts with one question: which brand fits my house? Every GatesHelp door comes in the same standard sizes, panel designs, and colors, so the brand comparison is the real decision — everything else is customization.
Clopay Classic Collection
Classic raised-panel steel door — clean, reliable, and one of the most widely installed door lines in North America. 24–27 gauge steel, uninsulated.
Amarr Lincoln / Hillcrest
Traditional or carriage-house styling with Safe-Guard pinch-resistant panel technology built in for everyday family safety. 25–27 gauge steel.
Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8000
Raised-panel styling with a baked-on polyester finish — a dependable, budget-friendly standard steel door. 24–28 gauge steel.
C.H.I. Traditional Steel Collection
Embossed wood-grain texture steel door with an optional insulated upgrade to R-3.9 — a step up in both looks and efficiency. 24 gauge steel.
Standard sizes
Garage doors come in standard widths that match how residential garages are built, so the "right" size isn't a preference — it's determined by the width of your garage opening. Measure the opening itself (not the old door) and match it to one of these:
Single-car doors
8' × 7', 9' × 7', 10' × 7' — one door per bay.
Double-car doors
16' × 7', 18' × 7' — one continuous door across a two-car opening.
These sizes cover the large majority of homes. If your opening doesn't match a standard size, book a free, no-obligation on-site assessment and a technician will talk through options in person before you order.
Make it yours
Once you've settled on a style and size, two choices make the door yours. Panel design sets the texture and lines across the face of the door:
And color decides how the door plays against your siding and trim — from clean neutrals to statement shades:
Any panel design and any color can go on any brand, so you're never locked into a preset combination.
How it works
Book a free, no-obligation on-site assessment. A technician measures your opening, walks you through the brands, panel designs and colors, and gives you the final price before any work begins. Every professional installation is backed by a 1-year labor warranty and performed by certified local technicians.
There is no charge for the on-site assessment and no obligation whatsoever. We're happy to give you a quote over the phone, but a phone quote is not the final price: your technician decides the final price after a full inspection, and you approve it before any work begins. The assessment costs you nothing, and you never have to go ahead.
Our technicians can do any job on the spot, including repair, installation and replacement: same-day garage door service. Once the technician has inspected the door and you approve the final price, the work can start right away.
Complete the upgrade
If your opener is as old as the door it's been lifting, this is the easiest time to swap both. Chain drive and belt drive openers are both available — see our garage door openers page to compare them.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a price over the phone?
Yes. We're happy to give you a quote over the phone, but a phone quote is not the final price: a certified local technician decides the final price after a full inspection, and you approve it before any work begins. The assessment is free, with no obligation whatsoever.
Can you do the job the same day?
Yes. Our technicians can do any job on the spot, the same day: repair, installation or replacement. After the free, no-obligation inspection, the technician gives you the final price, and once you approve it the work can start right away.
How do I choose between the four door brands?
Start with your home's exterior. Clopay's Classic Collection is a raised-panel steel door that suits nearly any house. Amarr's Lincoln/Hillcrest line brings traditional or carriage-house styling with pinch-resistant panels. Wayne Dalton's Classic Steel 8000 is a dependable, budget-friendly raised-panel door, and C.H.I.'s Traditional Steel Collection adds an embossed wood-grain texture with an optional insulated upgrade. All four come in the same sizes, panel designs, and colors, so you can compare them side by side — or book a free on-site assessment and have a technician walk you through it.
What size garage door do I need?
It comes down to how your garage is built. Measure the width and height of the opening itself: single-car openings are typically 8, 9, or 10 feet wide, and double-car openings are 16 or 18 feet wide — all 7 feet tall. If your measurements don't match one of those standard sizes, book a free, no-obligation on-site assessment and a technician will measure it for you.
Can I combine any panel design and color with any brand?
Yes. All five panel designs — Livingston, Long Panel, Ribbed, Short Panel, and Thornbury — and all eight colors are available across the door brands we carry, so you can build exactly the combination you want.
Do I need an on-site assessment?
It's the easiest way to start: a technician measures your opening, confirms the right size and walks you through the options, then quotes the job. The free on-site assessment never obligates you to buy.
What happens to my old door if I'm replacing one?
Removal and haul-away of your existing door is part of replacement installations — the technician takes the old door with them. See our garage door replacement page for details specific to swapping out an existing door.
What warranty comes with a new garage door?
Every professional installation includes a 1-year labor warranty. Product warranties on the door itself are per the manufacturer.
Can I add a garage door opener?
Yes — Chamberlain, Genie, and Craftsman openers can be installed alongside a new door. Mention it when you book your free on-site assessment.
How do I get started?
Book a free on-site assessment or call (888) 650-4451. A certified local technician measures your opening and walks you through the options.
Who installs my new door?
All work is performed by certified local technicians. GatesHelp is licensed and insured, same-day garage door service is available, and satisfaction is guaranteed.
Related services
- Garage Door Installation — how the professional installation itself works, from booking to finished door.
- Garage Door Replacement — swapping an existing door for a new one, including old-door removal and haul-away.
- Garage Door Openers — Chamberlain, Genie, and Craftsman opener options.
Find your new garage door
A technician measures your opening and walks you through all four brands — free, with no obligation.
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