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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Garage Door Experts in Monterey, CA
Since 1968, Aaron Overhead Door has served homeowners and businesses across Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties with premium garage door solutions. As a family-owned company since 2001, we pride ourselves on maintaining the legacy of quality and trust established by our founders while adapting to modern needs. Our team of experts delivers personalized service for installations, repairs, and replacements, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of craftsmanship.We partner exclusively with Right Way Garage Doors to expand our offerings while preserving our local team's commitment to exceptional service. Rooted in values like integrity, excellence, and community, we allocate a portion of proceeds to support local nonprofits and approach every job with gratitude for our loyal customers.
Services
Garage Door Installation
Garage Door Repair
Custom Garage Doors
Garage Door Opener
Panel Replacement
Tune-Up Services
Emergency Repair
Wood Garage Doors
Steel Garage Doors
Glass Garage Doors
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We provide same-day garage door repair services
- Our team has over 50 years of combined industry experience
- We offer free estimates on all garage door services
- We carry a diverse selection of premium door materials
- We guarantee honest pricing with no unnecessary repairs
What people say
Experts at installations
Fast same-day repairs
Competitive pricing
Professional technicians
Quality materials offered
Services
Garage Door Installation
Our professional team installs durable steel, wood, and glass garage doors designed to enhance home security and curb appeal. With options ranging from budget-friendly steel to custom wood designs, we ensure proper fitting and alignment for long-lasting performance. Our installation process includes expert consultation to help homeowners select materials that withstand Monterey's coastal climate while complementing architectural styles.
Garage Door Repair
We provide rapid response for all garage door repair needs including broken springs, off-track doors, and opener malfunctions. Our technicians carry complete diagnostic tools and replacement parts to complete most repairs during the initial visit. Specialized services include panel replacement, hinge adjustments, and emergency same-day assistance for urgent access issues affecting home security and convenience.
Garage Door Opener
Our certified technicians install and repair major brand garage door openers including Chamberlain, Liftmaster, and MyQ systems. We evaluate existing hardware compatibility and recommend suitable upgrades that integrate smart home features and safety sensors. Regular maintenance services optimize opener performance while extending equipment lifespan through preventative care and lubrication protocols.
Custom Garage Doors
We create bespoke garage door solutions tailored to individual architectural requirements and personal preferences. Options include custom wood finishes, decorative glass panels, and carriage-style designs that enhance property aesthetics. Our craftsmen collaborate directly with homeowners to develop unique visual elements like window patterns and material combinations that create distinctive curb appeal while maintaining functional durability.
Garage Door Tune-Up
Regular maintenance programs help prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend garage door system longevity. Our comprehensive tune-up service includes hinge lubrication, spring tension adjustment, track alignment verification, and safety mechanism testing. Preventative maintenance is particularly recommended in coastal areas where salt air exposure requires more frequent component inspections to prevent corrosion-related failures.
People
Larry Conte
Owner
Larry Conte has led Aaron Overhead Door since 2012, continuing his family's legacy from the original 1968 founding. His 20+ years in the industry ensure expert guidance for both complex installations and straightforward repairs. Larry prioritizes maintaining the company's founding values of integrity and craftsmanship while integrating modern service standards through the 2024 partnership with Right Way Garage Doors.
Questions
What garage door materials work best for Monterey's climate?
Steel doors offer corrosion resistance in coastal environments, while wood provides classic aesthetics with proper sealing. Glass options require regular maintenance in salt air conditions.
Do you provide emergency garage door repairs?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency repair services for urgent issues like broken springs and off-track doors, typically responding the same day of service request.
Can old garage door openers work with new doors?
Compatibility depends on opener age, motor strength, and door weight. Our technicians assess existing systems during consultations to determine necessary upgrades.
What maintenance does a garage door require?
Quarterly lubrication of moving parts, biannual track alignment checks, and annual spring tension adjustments help maintain optimal function and extend equipment lifespan.
Are your estimates genuinely free?
Yes, we provide no-obligation written estimates for all installation and repair projects without pressure sales tactics or hidden fees.
How long does garage door installation take?
Most standard installations complete within one day, while custom orders may require additional manufacturing time depending on selected materials and design complexity.
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Reviews (7)
Priscilla Vanterpool
May 21, 2022
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Juan Mathews and Preston were amazing. They were very respectful, knowledgeable, and helpful. They did an amazing job at fixing my garage door while also having great people skills. Super friendly professionals!
Chris K.
Apr 27, 2022
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I work for a local fire department and Aaron's doors always helps us by giving us scrap doors from their jobs. We are able to use these doors on our training grounds to give our firefighters realistic training by cutting real metal doors. I am very appreciative of all the members of this company. When I call the office they immediately try to reach out to a field supervisor and get me in touch with someone. If I ever have door issues on my personal residence, I'm definitely giving this company a call.
Bruce O.
Mar 16, 2022
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Larry Conte and his team were awesome! I have a unique garage with a low ceiling and it had sliding doors and had not housed a vehicle for decades. Larry came in, analyzed the obstacles, and offered a supreme solution. I now have my car in the garage with an electric door that works flawlessly and looks terrific. Larry also suggested a color choice that would allow me to have this door in a couple weeks instead of a few months, due to supply chain issues. I was thrilled with all the solutions and love my new garage door!
Suzanne D.
Feb 19, 2022
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This guy Larry is a flake. Called 4 times asking if they could come to replace the rubber seals under both garage doors while I was in town (this is for our vacation home) and he kept telling me to call him back the following week or week thereafter. After 4 times and a text, it was obvious my request was not of importance to him. He could have just told me he wasn't interested or didn't have time for me instead of tagging me along to keep calling.
Lucky for me, I found someone MUCH more customer service oriented and did the job quickly and serviced my garage doors at the same time. They were so good and impressed me greatly that they got a great big tip on top of what they asked. When someone services me with respect and feeling appreciated, I always reward them in return. Go find someone else to take care of your garage needs; I did and now I have someone I will continue to patronize for their excellent, quick and inexpensive service.
Lucky for me, I found someone MUCH more customer service oriented and did the job quickly and serviced my garage doors at the same time. They were so good and impressed me greatly that they got a great big tip on top of what they asked. When someone services me with respect and feeling appreciated, I always reward them in return. Go find someone else to take care of your garage needs; I did and now I have someone I will continue to patronize for their excellent, quick and inexpensive service.
Tor Hanssen
Feb 10, 2022
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Quick and efficient same-day service. Larry came out when he said he would, quickly diagnosed the problem with the garage door closing intermittently and fixed it then and there.
Noelle N.
Jan 07, 2022
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I love these guys! I called a couple of months ago for help with my garage door. I was ready to have to entire thing overhauled. They came out and tweaked a couple of simple things and refused to charge me. Today I called because my in-laws garage door wasn't working. Again - a simple fix. Again - no charge. They are responsive, professional, knowledgeable, honest and friendly. I will not only use them again, but will recommend them confidently to anyone.
Chuck K.
Dec 22, 2021
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We had a very difficult and complicated situation due to the unique design of a garage in replacing the garage door opener. Larry was extremely efficient in coming up with a solution. Then, during the removal of the old operator and installation of a new side-mount operator, an unanticipated problem arose. The team came up with a temporary solution that enabled operation of the door until an electrician could make some required modifications. Kudos to the Aaron Overhead Doors team for having the skills and the commitment to get this done.