Commercial vs. Residential Garage Doors
Commercial garage doors are built for heavier use, larger openings, and stricter safety requirements than residential doors. A warehouse roll-up door may cycle hundreds of times per day — compared to a residential door that opens a dozen times. The springs, tracks, cables, and motors are all heavy-duty.
Garavex technicians are trained on both residential and commercial door systems. We service businesses throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and all five NYC boroughs.
Commercial Door Types We Service
Roll-Up Steel Doors
Roll-up doors coil overhead on a drum rather than opening in panels. They're the most common commercial garage door on Long Island — used in warehouses, auto shops, and storage facilities. We repair springs, motors, curtains, and guides for all major brands.
Sectional Overhead Doors
Commercial sectional doors are similar to residential doors but built to larger sizes and with heavier gauge steel. Common in retail loading bays, auto dealerships, and service centers.
Fire-Rated Doors
New York State building code requires fire-rated garage doors in specific applications — including between an attached garage and occupied commercial space. We install UL-listed fire doors that comply with code and are tested to resist fire for 1–3 hours.
Loading Dock Doors
Loading dock doors must handle constant forklift and truck activity. We install and repair dock doors, dock levelers, and dock seals across Long Island warehouses and distribution centers.
High-Speed Doors
High-speed roll-up doors cycle at 24–60 inches per second — reducing wait time and energy loss in high-traffic commercial environments like food processing, cold storage, and manufacturing.
Businesses We Serve
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Auto body and repair shops
- Car dealerships
- Retail loading docks
- Restaurants with delivery bays
- Self-storage facilities
- Municipal and government buildings
- Schools and universities
- Healthcare facilities
Commercial Maintenance Contracts
A broken commercial garage door can halt operations and cost far more than a repair in lost business. Our maintenance contracts keep your doors running reliably:
- Quarterly inspection and lubrication
- Spring tension check and adjustment
- Safety sensor testing
- Hardware tightening
- Priority scheduling for service calls
- Discounted rates on parts and labor
Commercial Repair & Installation Cost
| Service | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Roll-up door spring replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Commercial opener repair | $200 – $500 |
| New sectional door (installed) | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| New roll-up door (installed) | $2,000 – $6,000 |
| Annual maintenance contract | $300 – $800/year |