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How to pick a garage door contractor in Texas
- Verify the contractor's name, address, phone number and references.
- Make sure the contractor has insurance or a bond.
- Get at least three written bids to compare.
- Get a copy of all written, signed agreements and warranty terms.
- Do not make your final payment until the contractor finishes all work.
- Avoid contractors going door to door for repair work.
(source: Texas Department of Insurance)
Be careful of a contractor who
- only accepts cash
- only has out of state references
- requires payment before materials are on site
- is not established or has no insurance or bond
- offers "specials" or "extra cheap work"
- is not familiar with the Windstorm Inspections Program, if you are on the coast
(source: Texas Department of Insurance)
Never sign a contract that has blank spaces. (source: Texas Department of Insurance)
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Sources
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Repairing My Garage Door after a Storm (PDF, September 2017) (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Hail damage to your home or car? What to do next. (checked November 1, 2026)
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