Garage door membership in New Orleans
DoorGuard membership gives homes in Lakeview, Gentilly, New Orleans East, Algiers and Uptown a yearly tune-up, priority scheduling and member savings on repair labor. Plans start at $19 a month with no contract.
Short answer: DoorGuard is available in 22 ZIP codes in New Orleans, Louisiana. Plans start at $19 a month, with no contract. Every plan includes a yearly tune-up and safety inspection, priority scheduling and member savings on repair labor.
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Coverage is by ZIP code. Enter yours to see if DoorGuard serves your home.
Heat, rain and storms on New Orleans garage doors
Plenty of New Orleans homes, like the shotguns and Creole cottages in the older wards, never had a garage at all. The ones that do are mostly in neighborhoods like Lakeview, Gentilly, New Orleans East and Algiers, along with some Uptown homes with a garage off the side or back. Many Lakeview homes were rebuilt or raised in the years after the 2005 flood, so it is common to see newer doors there next to older ones still in service.
The climate here is hard on metal and wood. Long, hot, humid summers keep moisture in the air most of the year, and it settles on springs, hinges, rollers and fasteners. Rust can show up faster than people expect. Our guide to garage door care in humid, coastal areas explains what that moisture does and what to keep an eye on.
Hurricane season runs through the summer and fall, and even a passing tropical storm brings wind and hard rain. A door that is out of balance or has loose hardware does not handle that well. Our storm season prep guide covers simple steps before a storm. Heavy downpours also test the bottom seal, since much of the city is low and water collects quickly at the curb and driveway.
Wood doors face one more problem here. Termites are a well-known part of life in the city, and soft, damp wood at the bottom of a door can draw them in. Soft ground can also let a slab settle a little over time, which leaves an uneven gap under the door. The springs and cables are under high tension, so leave them to a pro. The yearly tune-up checks balance, lubricates the moving parts and inspects springs, cables, rollers and hinges.
What membership includes
Every plan is billed monthly with no contract, and you can cancel anytime by email or phone. Here is what members in New Orleans get.
- A yearly tune-up and full safety inspection. Springs and cables, rollers and hinges, lubrication of all moving parts, door balance testing and a garage door opener safety test.
- Priority scheduling on repairs.
- Member savings on repair labor, with the price shown before any work begins.
- Essential, $19 a month: covers 1 garage door with one tune-up a year.
- Complete, $39 a month: up to 2 garage doors, two tune-ups a year, the service-call fee waived on member visits, greater savings on parts and labor, and higher-priority scheduling.
- Premier, $79 a month: every garage door at your home plus your entry-door locks, unlimited priority service, an annual opener and lock health check, our highest member savings and top-priority scheduling.
Compare every plan side by side on the pricing page, or take the free 60-second garage door checkup to see how your door is doing today.
ZIP codes we cover in New Orleans
DoorGuard serves 22 ZIP codes in New Orleans:
70112 · 70113 · 70114 · 70115 · 70116 · 70117 · 70118 · 70119 · 70121 · 70122 · 70123 · 70124 · 70125 · 70126 · 70127 · 70128 · 70129 · 70130 · 70131 · 70139 · 70148 · 70163
Coverage is by ZIP code, not city lines, so two homes on either side of a boundary can have different answers. Use the ZIP checker above to confirm your home.
See also: DoorGuard in the New Orleans area and DoorGuard in Louisiana.
Questions from homeowners in New Orleans
Is DoorGuard available in New Orleans?
Yes. DoorGuard serves 22 ZIP codes in New Orleans and Orleans Parish, including Lakeview, Gentilly, New Orleans East, Algiers and Uptown. Coverage is by ZIP code, so enter yours in the checker on this page to confirm your address is included.
How does New Orleans humidity affect a garage door?
Moisture hangs in the air most of the year, and it speeds up rust on springs, hinges, rollers and fasteners while making wood doors swell. Every plan includes a yearly tune-up that lubricates all moving parts, inspects springs and cables, checks balance and tests the opener's safety features, so humidity damage gets noticed early.
How do I request a visit as a member?
Use guardyourdoor.com or call (877) 257-6027. Members get priority scheduling on repairs, and the exact timing depends on availability in your area. During hurricane season, booking your yearly tune-up early in the summer is a sensible idea, before storms start forming in the Gulf.
Which plan includes entry-door locks?
Premier, at $79 a month. It covers every garage door plus entry-door locks, unlimited priority service, an annual opener and lock health check, the highest member savings and top-priority scheduling. Essential at $19 covers one garage door, and Complete at $39 covers up to two.