Commercial Garage Door Installation & Replacement in New Orleans, LA
For commercial garage door installation and replacement in New Orleans, LA, call (385) 325-7138 to describe the opening, the door you have now, and what you need. That covers new sectional and roll-up doors for warehouses, loading bays, shops, and fleet garages. If your call is shared with an independent company, that company confirms the scope, the price, and whether any permits apply.
Call to describe the problem—if the door is stuck open or the dock is down, say so first.
Calling about a new or replacement door? Say what's in the opening now. For a door that's broken right now, see commercial overhead door repair.
Independent service-request website. Calls may be shared with an independent commercial dock-and-door repair company. That provider confirms availability, scope, pricing, and service terms.
Facts checked: September 24, 2026.
Repair or replace — which one is this?
Replacement usually makes sense when a door keeps getting damaged, parts can't be found, or the door no longer fits how the bay is used. A door in good shape with one broken part is usually a repair. The company that looks at it should explain the choice in writing.
| Situation | Why it points toward a new door | Ask the company |
|---|---|---|
| The door gets hit again and again | Repeat repairs add up and the door never fits right | "Is this door still worth fixing?" |
| Parts or panels can't be found | Old or discontinued doors can't always be matched | "Can you still get parts for this model?" |
| A fire door's original parts are gone | DASMA TDS 2502 generally calls for whole-door replacement, with a narrow exception for an approved listed retrofit operator | "Can this fire door be repaired with rated parts?" |
| The room is now cold or climate-controlled | An uninsulated door lets heat in | "Should this be an insulated door?" |
| The door opens far more often than before | Springs and openers are rated for a number of cycles | "Is this door built for how often we use it?" |
| The building's wind design needs a rated door | A replacement usually has to meet the building's wind design | "What wind rating does the new door need?" |
| Security or access changed | Different door types lock and open differently | "Which door type fits how we use this opening?" |
More: when to replace a commercial door.
Which door fits the opening?
The right door depends on the opening, how often it opens, the temperature on each side, and wind. Most commercial openings get one of a few types. The company should explain why it recommends one.
| Door type | A good fit when | Trade-offs to talk about |
|---|---|---|
| Standard sectional (panel) door | Normal loading bays and shop doors with ceiling room | Needs room overhead for the tracks |
| High-lift or vertical-lift sectional | Tall buildings, or bays with lights or cranes overhead | Longer tracks and different springs |
| Insulated sectional | Cooler rooms, climate-controlled warehouses | Costs more than uninsulated |
| Rolling steel (coiling) door | Tight headroom, security, openings that stay closed a lot | Coil box above the opening; slower to open |
| High-speed door | Freezers, coolers, busy aisles | Fast, but a different kind of door. See high-speed doors. |
| Full-view aluminum | Auto-service bays and showrooms | Glass panels |
| Rolling fire door | Openings in fire-rated walls | A fire-rated opening needs a rated assembly, and the fire official confirms what fits. DASMA says rolling fire doors should be drop-tested at least once a year. See rolling fire doors. |
Openers: a trolley opener runs on a rail to the middle of the door. A jackshaft opener mounts on the wall beside the door. A hoist opener has a chain that can also be pulled by hand. The door's weight and how often it opens decide which fits. More: commercial garage door opener types and rolling steel vs. sectional doors.
Nameplates you might see: Overhead Door, Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Raynor, Amarr, Cornell, Cookson, Janus. We don't sell or recommend a brand, and a brand name isn't a sign of who installs it.
Wind-rated doors on the Gulf Coast
Louisiana builds to the 2021 International Codes with state amendments, for projects submitted on or after January 1, 2023 (Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council). A new commercial door usually has to meet the building's wind design. Ask what wind-load rating the door carries and how it was matched to your building.
"Hurricane-rated" is sales wording, not a rating by itself. Ask for the actual wind-load rating, and whether the door has a label that shows it. The door industry group DASMA publishes wind-load guides for doors (DASMA technical data sheets). More: commercial garage door wind load requirements.
We don't publish a wind speed for any address. The design professional, the door company, and the permit office confirm what your building needs.
Permits and local checks for a new commercial door
A new door can bring a building permit, an electrical permit for the opener, historic-district review, and a state license check. Which ones apply depends on the address and the work. Here's what we found and where to check.
| Check | What we found | Where to look | Ask the company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permit in New Orleans | The city needs a permit to "construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy" of a building, and plans are "generally required for all commercial projects, depending on the scope of work." Door replacement isn't named by itself. | New Orleans permit guide, Building Division (504) 658-7130 | "Which permit does this job need, and who pulls it?" |
| New Orleans permit fee | The city lists its non-structural renovation permit at "$60 plus $5 per $1,000 of work," with plan review at "$1 per $1,000." That formula applies only if the city puts your job in that category. It's not a price for a door. | Renovation permit | "Which permit category is this, and what fee does it carry?" |
| Historic districts in New Orleans | Work may need Vieux Carré Commission or Historic District Landmarks Commission approval even without a building permit. The city lists a 50% surcharge on renovation permits in historic districts. | New Orleans permit guide, renovation permit | "Is this building in a historic district?" |
| Opener wiring in New Orleans | An electrical permit is needed to install, repair, replace, or alter electrical equipment, except bulbs and fuses. Only a city Class "A" electrical contractor can pull it. | Electrical permit | "Who's doing the electrical work, and are they Class A?" |
| Unincorporated Jefferson Parish | The parish says minor ordinary repairs may be made with its Building Permits Department's approval, without a building permit. Its door-replacement exception is written for one- and two-family homes. It says electrical work needs a permit. The provider and the parish confirm what applies to a commercial replacement. | Jefferson Parish | "Does the parish need a permit for this replacement?" |
| Kenner and other cities or parishes | Each runs its own permits | Service area and permit offices | "Which office covers this address?" |
| State contractor license | Needed for commercial projects of $50,000 or more, and for electrical work of $10,000 or more. The board's list has no category named for overhead doors. | LSLBC license types, contractor search | "Which state classification do you hold?" |
| Fire-rated openings | The State Fire Marshal reviews plans under NFPA 101 (2015 edition) and the 2021 International Building Code, with exclusions | State Fire Marshal | "Does this job need State Fire Marshal review?" |
The company doing the work and the permit office decide what applies to your job.
What happens when you call
- You call (385) 325-7138 and describe the opening, the current door, and what you need.
- Your call may be shared with an independent commercial dock-and-door repair company.
- That company confirms the address, the work, availability, pricing, scheduling, and its own work and warranty terms before you approve anything.
Example of what to say (not a script): "We need to replace two dock doors at our Metairie warehouse, and one of them was hit last week."
If you reach voicemail, leave the facility address, the door or dock number if known, what's wrong, and a callback number.
More on the process: How Uptime works. Who runs this site: About Uptime.
Useful to have, not required
- Opening sizes, if they're in your records
- Photos you already have. No need to take new ones near damaged equipment.
- What kind of door is there now
- About how many times a day it opens
- Whether the room is cold or climate-controlled
- Whether the building is in a historic district
- When you need it done
You can call without any of this.
What does a new commercial door cost?
We can't price a new door from a web page. The cost depends on the opening, the door type, the rating, the opener, and the site work. Here's what to ask.
| Factor | Why it changes the cost | Ask before you approve |
|---|---|---|
| Opening size | Bigger doors cost more to make and hang | "What size are you pricing?" |
| Door type | Sectional, rolling, high-speed, and fire doors cost different amounts | "Why this type?" |
| Insulation | Insulated panels cost more | "What insulation value is this?" |
| Wind rating | Rated doors can need heavier parts | "What's the wind-load rating?" |
| Opener and controls | New openers, sensors, and controls are separate items | "Is the opener included?" |
| Electrical work and permit | A new circuit may need a licensed electrician and a permit | "Who handles wiring and the permit?" |
| Removing the old door | Tear-out and disposal take labor | "Is removal included?" |
| Framing and jambs | Damaged framing may need work first | "Does the opening need repair first?" |
| Permit fees | They depend on the permit category and job value | "Are permit fees in the price?" |
| Lead time | Custom and rated doors take longer to arrive | "How long until install?" |
| Access and lifts | Tall openings need lifts | "Any access costs?" |
Ask for the door, the opener, removal, permits, and extras as separate lines. More: what drives commercial door cost.
Call to scope the door. Pricing comes from the independent company, not this site.
What we take calls about — and what we don't
We take calls about: new and replacement commercial sectional, rolling steel, high-speed, full-view, and rolling fire doors, and their openers, at warehouses, plants, shops, fleet garages, self-storage sites, and other commercial buildings.
We don't take calls about: home garage doors. Storefront, automatic-entry, glass, and walk-through metal doors. Truck and trailer doors. Concrete, dock pit, or structural wall work. Parts-only orders.
Where we take installation calls
We take calls about commercial buildings in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles, and St. John the Baptist parishes, with St. James Parish reviewed case by case, including Metairie, Kenner, and Chalmette. North Shore buildings are reviewed case by case. See the full service area.
Questions about new commercial doors
How long does a new commercial door take?
It depends on the door. Stock doors come faster than custom, insulated, or rated doors. Ask the company for the lead time before you approve the job.
Do I need a permit to replace a commercial garage door in New Orleans?
It depends on the work. The city's permit guide covers alterations, historic districts can need separate review, and new wiring needs a city electrical permit. Ask the company which permits apply and who pulls them.
What is a wind-rated door, and do I need one?
A wind-rated door is built and tested to handle a set wind load. A replacement usually has to meet the building's wind design. Ask the company what rating your building needs.
Can the old opener stay?
Sometimes. It depends on the new door's weight and type, and whether the opener and its safety sensors still fit. Ask the company to check before you decide.
Call about the opening
Say where the building is, and what you need.
Call to describe the problem—if the door is stuck open or the dock is down, say so first.
Independent service-request website. Calls may be shared with an independent commercial dock-and-door repair company. That provider confirms availability, scope, pricing, and service terms.
See all New Orleans dock and door services, or go back to loading dock and dock door repair in New Orleans.
Sources
All checked September 24, 2026.
- City of New Orleans: guide to building permits, renovation permit, electrical permit
- Jefferson Parish: when you need a permit
- LSLBC: license types, contractor search
- Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council
- Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal plan review codes
- DASMA TDS 2502 on fire-door parts; DASMA technical data sheets (wind-load guides)