Garage door membership in Washington State
Membership for homes around Puget Sound, from Seattle, Bellevue and Everett to Tacoma, Bremerton and Olympia, and south to Longview and Vancouver. A yearly tune-up, priority scheduling and member savings on repair labor. Plans from $19 a month, no contract.
Short answer: DoorGuard is available in 380 ZIP codes across Washington. 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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Rain, moss and salt air: garage doors in western Washington
West of the Cascades, the wet season runs from fall well into spring. It is not usually a downpour. It is gray drizzle that keeps everything damp for months. That steady moisture is what wears a garage door here. Wood doors soak it up and swell, paint lifts, and moss and mildew settle into the lower panels and the bottom seal. Our wood garage door care guide covers keeping a finish sound in a climate like this.
Puget Sound brings salt into the mix. Homes in Kitsap County, on Whidbey and Camano islands, around Mason County's inlets and along the shoreline from Edmonds to Gig Harbor breathe salt air every day. It works into springs, hinges and fasteners slowly, and the first sign is often a squeak or a roller that no longer turns freely. Regular lubrication keeps metal from sitting bare in that damp, salty air.
The terrain matters too. Seattle and Tacoma are built on hills, and plenty of homes have a garage tucked under the house at the bottom of a steep driveway, where rainwater runs straight at the door. Older neighborhoods have small garages built decades ago, while the suburbs in Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston and Clark counties have many newer homes with attached garages. Water pooling at the threshold is a sign the bottom seal needs a look.
Winter windstorms knock out power in the region every few years, so knowing how to work the manual release is worth a minute. Snow and freezing rain are less common, but in the Columbia River Gorge and around Skamania County, east winds can bring ice that locks a door in place. A door that moves smoothly on fresh lubricant is easier to free when that happens. If it will not budge, use the manual release rather than prying at the hardware, and never touch the springs or cables, which hold heavy tension and are a job for a trained professional.
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 Washington State 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.
Where we serve in Washington
DoorGuard serves 380 ZIP codes across Washington, in King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Kitsap County, Clark County and 13 more counties.
Metro areas
The Seattle area · Kitsap County · The Olympia area
Cities
Auburn · Bellevue · Everett · Federal Way · Kent · Kirkland · Marysville · Redmond · Renton · Seattle · Tacoma · Vancouver
Coverage is by ZIP code, so use the ZIP checker above to confirm your home.
Questions from homeowners in Washington State
Is DoorGuard available in Washington State?
Yes. DoorGuard serves 380 ZIP codes in Washington, across King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Thurston, Clark, Skagit, Cowlitz, Lewis, Mason, Island and Skamania counties. That includes Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bremerton, Olympia, Mount Vernon and Vancouver. Coverage is by ZIP code, so confirm yours in the checker on this page.
Does all the rain in western Washington hurt a garage door?
Over time it can. Constant damp lets rust form on springs, hinges and fasteners, makes wood doors swell and lets moss and mildew take hold on seals. The yearly tune-up lubricates all moving parts, checks the balance and inspects the springs, cables, rollers and hinges, so moisture damage is spotted before the door starts to bind.
Can I cancel if I move or change my mind?
Yes. There is no contract and no setup fee, and you are billed monthly on the date you joined. Cancel anytime by email or by calling (877) 257-6027, with no penalty. Coverage is by ZIP code, so if you move within the service area, check your new ZIP in the checker.
Why does my garage door rattle and squeak so much?
Most noise comes from dry rollers and hinges, loose hardware, or a door that has drifted out of balance. In a damp climate, dry metal parts can also start to corrode, which makes them louder. The tune-up lubricates every moving part and checks each of these. If a part needs replacing, members see the price first and get savings on the labor.