Commercial Garage Door Installation & Replacement in Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, PA
For commercial garage door installation or replacement in Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, PA, call (385) 325-7138. Describe the opening, the door you have now, and what you need. The independent company that takes the job confirms scope, price and schedule. This covers new and replacement sectional, rolling steel, high-speed and rolling fire doors and their operators at commercial buildings.
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.
Facts checked September 23–24, 2026.
When does replacement make more sense than repair?
Replacement usually makes sense when a door is old, keeps failing, has damage across several panels or slats, or needs parts that are no longer made. It also makes sense when the building's use has changed: more cycles, cold storage, a bigger opening. Repair usually makes sense when one part failed on a door that's otherwise sound.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Age and history | A door that keeps breaking costs more in downtime than the repairs show |
| Damage spread | One dented panel is a repair; a door hit across several sections may not be |
| Parts availability | If parts aren't made anymore, repair options shrink |
| Cycles per day | A door that runs all day may need a heavier-duty door or operator |
| Temperature and energy | Cold rooms and heated shops may call for an insulated door |
| Fire rating | Fire doors have their own rules. See rolling fire door repair |
| Operator age | An old operator may not match current safety devices |
For the full decision, see commercial garage door repair vs. replace. If you'd rather fix what you have, see commercial overhead door repair.
Which door type fits the opening?
The right door depends on the opening, the space above it, how often it runs, and what's on each side of it.
| Door type | Good fit when… | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Sectional overhead door | You have headroom and ceiling space for tracks; most dock and fleet doors | Tracks take ceiling space |
| Rolling steel door | Headroom is tight, or you need a tough, compact door | The coil box sits above the opening |
| High-speed door | The door cycles constantly, or separates cold rooms | Needs its own controls; see high-speed door repair |
| Insulated door (sectional or rolling) | Heated, cooled or cold-storage space | Thickness and seals matter |
| Rolling fire door | The opening is in a fire-rated wall | Labeled assembly with yearly testing |
A provider measures the opening and confirms what fits. You don't need measurements to call.
Permits and licenses for a door replacement
Pennsylvania has no statewide contractor license for most construction work (PA L&I). Local rules decide who can pull the permit. Replacing a door, adding an operator or changing an opening may need a permit, depending on the town and the scope. We checked these sources on September 23–24, 2026.
| City | Permit office | Who can apply | What the city has published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | OECD Code Enforcement, 340 N. Washington Ave., (570) 348-4193; online portal | Only city-licensed contractors. Commercial work needs a city General Contractors License (City Code Ch. 203) | The permit page says no work may start without a required permit. Its no-fee same-location door example is for a home; ask the code office about a commercial door and its fee |
| Wilkes-Barre | Building Code Enforcement, 40 E. Market St., (570) 208-1629. Permits online | Only city-licensed contractors (license rules) | Commercial plans are reviewed by a city code officer before a permit is issued |
| Hazleton | Office of Code Enforcement, 40 N. Church St., (570) 459-4925 | A contractor working on a commercial structure needs a Hazleton City Contractors Business License | Ask the office what your scope needs; commercial permit applications can require up to 30 days |
| Other towns | The town's code official, a third-party firm it hires, or PA L&I where the town opted out (PA L&I) | Varies | Ask "Who is the building code official for this address?" |
What the cities charge for building permits
These are general building permit fees based on the value of the work. They are not a price for a door, and the city decides whether and how your job is charged.
- Scranton (schedule effective January 1, 2023): for work valued from $1,001 to $75,000, "$50 for first $1,000 plus $15 per additional thousand," plus a state fee "currently $4.50." Plan review is charged separately where it applies (Scranton permits page).
- Wilkes-Barre (schedule current as of April 15, 2025): tiered by job value. The first tier, $0 to $2,499.99, is $59.50 (full fee schedule).
Ask the provider who pulls the permit and whether the fee is in its price. New operators may also involve electrical permits and licensed electricians. Both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre license electrical contractors.
What affects the price of a new commercial door?
We can't quote your new door from a web page. The price depends on the door, the opening, the operator, and access. Here's what to ask before you authorize work.
| What moves the price | Why | Ask the provider |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Bigger openings need bigger, heavier doors and springs | "What size are you pricing?" |
| Door type and gauge | Sectional, rolling and high-speed doors differ; thicker steel costs more | "What gauge and model is this?" |
| Insulation and windows | Added layers and glass add cost | "Is it insulated? What's the rating?" |
| Operator and controls | Motor duty, photo eyes, edges and controls | "What operator is included, and is it rated for our cycles?" |
| Fire rating | Labeled fire doors are a different product | "Is this a labeled fire door?" |
| Removal and disposal | The old door has to go somewhere | "Is tear-out and disposal included?" |
| Permit | The fee and the filing | "Who pulls the permit, and is the fee included?" |
| Lead time | Some doors are built to order | "How long until install?" |
| Access and timing | Lifts, after-hours work, keeping a bay open | "Can you work around our shifts?" |
Lead time and keeping the bay usable
Lead time depends on the door and the provider. Built-to-order doors can take longer than stock sizes. If the old door is damaged, ask the provider how it can make the opening secure until the new door arrives. That's the provider's job to set up, not something to rig yourself.
What's covered and what isn't
Covered: new and replacement commercial sectional, rolling steel, high-speed and rolling fire doors, and their operators, at commercial and industrial buildings.
Not covered:
- residential garage doors
- storefront glass and automatic entry doors
- walk-through steel doors with their locks and closers
- dock pits and concrete work
- parts-only orders
Dock leveler replacement is covered on the dock leveler page.
What happens when you call
- Call and describe it. Give the address, the opening, the current door and what you need.
- The independent provider confirms. It confirms availability for your facility and project, the scope, how it prices the work, and its terms.
- You approve the work with that company. Its contract and warranty terms apply.
Example of what you might say — not a script: "We need to replace a dented sectional door on our Moosic warehouse and want to know what's involved."
If you reach voicemail, leave the facility address, the door or dock number if known, what's wrong, and a callback number.
More on how Uptime works.
Call about a new or replacement door.
Optional: details that help
None of this is needed to start:
- rough opening size
- current door type and brand, if the label is visible
- whether it has a motor
- photos you've already taken
- your PO, certificate of insurance, W-9 or vendor sign-up requirements
Where calls come from
Facilities anywhere in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wyoming counties can call, including Hazleton. The independent provider confirms the address. See the full service area.
Common questions about commercial door installation
Do I need a permit to replace a commercial garage door in Scranton?
The city's no-fee same-location door example is for a home, not a commercial building. Scranton says no work may start without a required permit. Ask the contractor or OECD Code Enforcement, (570) 348-4193, which permit and fee apply to this commercial replacement.
How long does a commercial door replacement take?
It depends on the door and the provider. Stock doors can move faster than built-to-order doors. Ask for the lead time and the install time separately.
Should I repair or replace my commercial door?
Repair if one part failed on a sound door. Replace if it keeps failing, the damage is widespread, or parts aren't made anymore. Ask the provider to explain its reasons.
Can the opener be replaced at the same time?
Often, yes. Ask whether the new operator is rated for how often your door runs, and whether electrical work and permits are included.
Do you install residential garage doors?
No. This line is for commercial and industrial buildings only.
Planning a new door in Scranton or Wilkes-Barre? Call.
Call to describe the opening and what you need.
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.
Back to loading dock and dock door repair in Scranton & Wilkes-Barre. For a national overview, see commercial overhead door repair.
Sources
Door and fee references checked September 23, 2026; Scranton and Hazleton permit details rechecked September 24, 2026.