Garage door resources for general contractors & architects
The teams at Hicklin Door Services and Garaga proudly work closely with general contractors and architects to provide support and resources for your next garage building or renovating project in Des Moines, Ames, Bondurant, Clive, Boone, Grimes, Johnston and Waukee, IA.
We can help analyze your needs and requirements anywhere from the number of operational cycles and insulation demands to natural lighting and maximum headroom, just to name a few!
We provide take-offs, free estimates, and shop drawings to meet any schedule, as well as free consultations with Garaga engineers through a dedicated technical support hotline.
Please call us today to learn more about how we can help!
- Hicklin Door Services: 515-276-3700 (Des Moines) or 515-233-4210 (Ames)
- Garaga.com Professional Resources: www.garaga.com/professionals/architects
- Garaga Technical Support Hotline (toll free): 1-866-960-2828
Support resources for contractors & architects
Planning
Do you know what questions to ask yourself and the homeowner before starting a garage building or renovating project? To help you make all the important decisions, please read our garage planning guide
Building permits
Before you start a garage construction or renovation project, be sure that you or the homeowner has secured the proper building permits. For permit information, building requirements, and applications for Des Moines, please visit the city’s municipal website:
- City of Des Moines - Building Division Q&A
- City of Des Moines - Detached Garage Permit Application-Residential
- City of Des Moines - Residential Detached Private Garage
Measurements
There are numerous measurements to consider when designing a residential garage door opening. Please download our worksheet to guide you through the most important measurements for your garage door opening.
For headroom and sideroom requirements, please refer to the following resources:
- Required Headroom & Sideroom
- Residential Garage Door Headroom Requirements
- Commercial Garage Door Headroom Requirements
- Working with Arched Headers
Cost
Many residential Garaga doors can be installed for less than $1000, but the exact cost depends on sizes, options, and other particulars of your project. We are happy to work with you to customize your door to fit your budget and needs. For more pricing information please contact us by filling out our online quote request form.
Installation
We strongly recommend that installation is performed by our garage door experts, however if you decide to do it yourself, please download Garaga’s residential garage door installation guide.
Modifications
Are you renovating and need to change the color of your Garaga garage door?
Garage door dimensions
In the following tables you will find technical details and dimensions for Garaga residential and commercial garage doors. Please refer to these when designing and building a garage opening to ensure that a Garaga door will fit.
Residential garage doors
Garaga residential garage door models are designed to fit the same width and height standards. If you require oversized doors outside of these dimensions, please contact us for more details.
| Widths |
| 8' to 18' (in 1" increments) |
| Heights |
| 6'6" to 8' (in 3" increments) |
| Installation guide |
Commercial Garage Doors
Garaga commercial garage doors vary in design and dimensions to meet your precise needs. For more information on each model, please visit the product pages or download a brochure.
| Model | Sales sheet | Widths | Heights | Technical drawings |
| G‑1000 | 4' to 29'6" (1.2 m to 9 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 24' (1.8 m to 7.3 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| G‑2020 | 5' to 24'2" (1.5 m to 7.4 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 24' (1.8 m to 7.3 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
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| G‑2023 | 5' to 24'2" (1.5 m to 7.4 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 24' (1.8 m to 7.3 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| G‑2323 | 5' to 24'2" (1.5 m to 7.4 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 24' (1.8 m to 7.3 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| G‑4400 | 4' to 24' (1.2 m to 7.3 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 18' (1.8 m to 5.5 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| G‑5000 | 4' to 29'6" (1.2 m to 9 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 24' (1.8 m to 7.3 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| G‑5138 | 4' to 18'2" (1.2 m to 5.5 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 18' (1.8 m to 5.5 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| G‑5200 | 4' to 29'6" (1.2 m to 9 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 24' (1.8 m to 7.3 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| TG‑6200 | 5' to 18'2" (1.5 m to 5.59 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
6' to 18' (1.8 m to 5.5 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
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| TG‑8024 | 5' to 24'2" (1.5 m to 7.3 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
8' to 18' (2.4 m to 5.5 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
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| TG‑8524 | 5' to 24'2" (1.5 m to 7.3 m) (In 1" (25 mm) increments) |
8' to 18' (2.4 m to 5.5 m) (In 3" (76 mm) increments) |
PDF Autocad |
Adding Hicklin Door Services to your sub-contractor bid list
We are always looking to build stronger relationships with other home industry professionals throughout the Des Moines area. If you are growing your sub-contractor bid list, please add us for:
- Overhead doors
- Rolling curtains, grilles, and shutters
- Dock equipment
- Automatic opener systems
- Entry doors
- Thermal, solar, and fire doors
- Telescoping doors
Hicklin Door Services
1672 NE 53rd Ave,
Des Moines, IA, 50313
Phone: 515‑276‑3700
Email: garagedoorrepair@hotmail.com