Checklists by trade

Garage Door job checklists

New garage door install, opener install, opener replace, garage door replace and more. Here are the common steps for 10 garage Door jobs.

Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, pick garage Door as your trade and these jobs load as your checklist, next to your before, during and after photos.

New install

New garage door install

  • Opening measured
  • Tracks set
  • Panels hung
  • Springs set
  • Balanced
  • Opener & sensors

Opener install (new)

  • Rail assembled
  • Opener mounted
  • Force set
  • Sensors aligned
  • Remotes paired
  • Safety reverse tested

Replace / 1-for-1 swap

Opener replace

  • Door balanced
  • Opener mounted
  • Force set
  • Sensors aligned
  • Remotes paired
  • Safety reverse tested

Garage door replace

  • Old door removed
  • Tracks checked
  • New door set
  • Springs
  • Balanced
  • Opener reconnected

Panel replace

  • Door supported
  • Bad panel removed
  • New panel set
  • Hardware
  • Operate test
  • Cleanup

Repair / service call

Spring / cable repair

  • Door supported
  • Springs / cables
  • Tracks checked
  • Balance verified
  • Lube
  • Operate demo

Off-track door repair

  • Door secured
  • Tracks straightened
  • Rollers set
  • Balanced
  • Tested
  • Customer shown

Door won't close / sensor issue

  • Sensors checked
  • Aligned / rewired
  • Limits set
  • Safety reverse tested
  • Tested
  • Customer shown

Renovation / remodel

Garage conversion / door upgrade

  • Plan confirmed
  • Opening changes
  • New door / insulated
  • Opener
  • Weatherseal
  • Walkthrough

Inspect / maintain

Tune-up / safety check

  • Balance checked
  • Hardware tightened
  • Lubricated
  • Sensors / reverse tested
  • Photos
  • Report

Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms and Conditions.