Garage door installation checklist

Finish a garage door install: track, springs, balance, opener and the safety tests, then show the owner.

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Garage door installation checklist

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What this checklist covers

The safety tests are the last and most important step: the auto-reverse and the photo-eye sensors, done the way the opener maker describes. Show the owner how to test them monthly and how to use the manual release.

How to use it

Tick each item as you go. The sheet saves in this browser, so you can close the page and come back. Print a blank copy for the truck, or fill it in on your phone and print or save it as a PDF for the customer at the end.

With Koira: Maintenance plans

Sell a yearly tune-up as a plan on your site and on every invoice. On Koira's Front Office plan, Koira bills the plan, books each visit when it comes due and puts it on your day.

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

FAQ

What should be checked after a garage door install?

Track, springs, cables, balance, the opener's limits and the safety reverse and sensors.

How do you check balance?

With the opener disconnected, per the door maker's instructions.

What should the owner be shown?

The manual release and how to test the safety reverse.

When should a tune-up be offered?

At the install, as a yearly plan.

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