Easy Lift Door Company, founded in the mid-’80s, began in Mike Burbridge’s Sacramento garage. Son Kevin Burbridge took over in 2008; he soon hired nephew Josh Nelson as company president. In the past 18 years, Easy Lift has expanded from Sacramento into the Bay Area (Fremont) and Reno, Nevada, and since its founding has installed and serviced more than 200,000 garage doors for homeowners and builders. As a leader in the industry, local family-owned Easy Lift Door Company remains committed to excellence in its products, customer service, and work culture.
“A garage door can equal 30% of a home’s front exterior,” says Elisha Burbridge, Easy Lift’s Home Service Lead. “Imagine upgrading from a standard white garage door with no windows to a carriage style with beautiful windows. It instantly changes the vibes of your home and will turn heads in the neighborhood.”
Here, he shares more insight about how garage doors can be a good investment in your home for function, esthetics, safety, and even energy efficiency.
What design trends are popular right now?
Farmhouse-style doors with a darker wood tone or black color are the most popular style. Another trend is flush doors with vertical glass for a modern feel.
How do color, windows, and hardware choices help homeowners match their garage door to their home’s architecture?
The right color can either blend seamlessly with existing tones or provide a tasteful contrast that adds visual interest. Windows—especially tinted or frosted options—bring in light, elevate the look, and add privacy, while hardware details help reinforce the overall style.
How can a new or upgraded garage door improve a home’s energy efficiency and comfort?
One of the most overlooked benefits of an updated garage door is its impact on energy efficiency and your energy bill. Hot temperatures flow freely into your garage during the summer, and cold air has its way in the winter. You’re likely paying a considerable amount more just to regulate extreme temperatures. An insulated garage door helps regulate temperature so you don’t feel like you’re stepping outside. Ever go out to your garage in the middle of winter, and you’re instantly freezing your socks off? Or maybe you like to work in your garage in summer, and it’s sweltering hot? Insulation reduces the discomfort. Live near a busy thoroughfare? Insulation reduces sound transfer as well so your garage and your home stay quiet.
How can upgrading a garage door add value when it comes time to sell?
On average, upgrading an outdated garage door yields a 90%–120% ROI through added home value. This makes a garage door one of the best home-improvement options for people looking to sell or invest in their home.
Many families use the garage as their main entry. How have modern garage door systems improved safety and security?
There have been huge strides in improving safety and security, especially in the last 10 years. Standard features for garage door openers include Wi-Fi compatibility, so you can control the largest moving part of your home right from your phone. Ever worried you forgot to close the garage while you were in a rush for work? You can now close your door from anywhere. Other notable security features: cameras that can be managed through the same app, time-to-close features that automatically close your door after a set time, motion-sensing lighting features, battery back-up—in case of power failure and now standard for all newly installed garage door openers, thanks to CA Senate Bill 969—and auto-locking mechanisms that act as an automatic deadbolt on your door; it stays closed and potential thieves cannot open it from the outside.
What are some other features that make today’s garage doors a worthwhile investment in everyday convenience?
Garage door screens are retractable sturdy screen doors that function as a separate door, working in unison with your existing garage door. They allow free air flow at your control into your home, making things like a home gym much more enjoyable and breathable while keeping out pests or other unwanted elements.
How much quieter are modern garage door systems?
They are significantly quieter than older systems. Specifically, newer belt garage door opener models offer extremely quiet performance without sacrificing reliability, durability, and power. If you have a home with a room above your garage door, upgrading to a belt opener dramatically reduces noise.
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As a leader in the industry, local family-owned Easy Lift Door Company remains committed to excellence in its products, customer service, and work culture.
On average, upgrading an outdated garage door yields a 90%–120% ROI through added home value. This makes a garage door one of the best home-improvement options for people looking to sell or invest in their home.