FAQs

Your door is impact rated if there's a sticker on the inside displaying positive and negative PFS numbers, along with a Florida Product Approval number of up to seven digits. For example, you might see '+30/-30 Impact Rated: 12345.56'.

While we can add hardware to your existing garage door, we don't recommend this approach. It won't bring your door up to current Florida Building Code standards, nor will it be recognized as impact-rated by insurance companies, wind mitigators, or local county requirements.

A noisy garage door doesn't necessarily require replacement. The noise could be coming from your garage door opener (motor). We recommend servicing your existing door, which often involves replacing or upgrading most moving parts and lubricating them.

For your garage door, we suggest using a lithium-based lubricant, preferably a no-drip variety. This type of lubricant stays where it's applied, preventing drips on your garage floor or vehicle.

To assess the condition of your garage door springs, it's best to have an experienced technician perform a thorough inspection. Garage door springs are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury if mishandled. We strongly advise against homeowners or building occupants attempting to adjust, remove, or repair any part of the door themselves.

Yes, a county permit is required for replacement garage doors. We adhere to all county and Florida Building Code requirements to ensure you receive a compliant, impact-rated garage door. Be cautious of contractors who don't obtain permits or ask you to do so, as they may not be properly licensed or insured.

No, you don't need to apply for the permit yourself. Gulf Coast Overhead Doors handles the entire permitting process for you, from application to scheduling the inspection. Your only responsibility is to provide access to the inside of your garage for the county inspector's final inspection to close out the permit.

No, we cannot install non-impact rated or non-wind load garage doors. We must comply with the current building code requirements in our area.

Most standard garage doors are made of steel. However, we also offer a range of aluminum doors. These aluminum options are rust and corrosion resistant, making them particularly popular in coastal areas.

Yes, we offer a line of garage door openers that are among the quietest on the market. These openers come in various sizes and feature options such as LED lighting, battery backup, and WiFi connectivity.