Can you match the hardware on a carriage-style or custom garage door?

Decorative hardware on carriage-style and custom doors, such as handles, strap hinges and decorative nail heads, comes in many styles and finishes, and not every piece is still made. Rather than guess, we start with what is on your door now and check what is available that fits it.

What helps us match it

• A clear photo of the hardware, taken from the floor. Do not climb on anything near the door or reach toward springs or cables for a closer shot.
• The door brand or model if you know it, from a label, your paperwork or the builder.
• Which pieces are missing, broken or faded, and how many you need.
• Whether you want an exact match or are open to replacing the full set in a new style.

What we check

We look for hardware that fits the door's design and mounting, then compare finish options, since the right style in the wrong color still looks out of place next to the original pieces. On custom wood doors, the fasteners and placement also need to suit the wood. We confirm availability before promising a match, and some pieces may need to be ordered.

Decorative versus working hardware

On most carriage-style sectional doors, the hardware on the outside face is decorative and separate from the working hinges, rollers and springs inside. If a working part is damaged, that is a repair visit, with a $45 diagnostic trip fee and a written price before work. For repairs to the door itself, see carriage house door repair.

Read more

• Carriage garage doors
• Garage door repair

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