Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
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Emergency services offered
"Everything was great. I was so happy I pick Torres Garage Doors and the work was excellent"
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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Credit card accepted
"We had our garage door spring break on a Friday. American Home Shield couldn't get anyone to come out before the following week, so we inquired as to which Garage Door Companies would fix it as emergency, since my wife has medical conditions and needs to be able to travel. Of the two Garage Door Companies that are available 24 hours, A1 Garage Door Service LLC was the only one that could be there same evening. They got to our home to fix the broken spring so we could open the Garage around 8:00 pm."
+9
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
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Warranties offered
"Everything went as smooth as possible! From meeting with the salesman and picking a color to talking with the office and scheduling. Day before install they reached out to confirm and day of install crew called and was right on time. Install crew was very knowledgeable and answered any questions I had at the time. When the install was finished they were very informative with dry times and maintenance, not to mention how clean they left the work area. Any future work I will be sure to go with garage experts of Madison!"
+9
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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Emergency services offered
"Garage door wouldn't close today. Asked for quotes and they were the first call I received. Arrived in an hour. Derek was very nice and got it fixed. Turned out we needed new rollers. Would use them again"
+5
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"We had him replace out door from the garage to our house. Excellent work. It was done in a timely manner and the cost was so reasonable. I would highly recommend him. Weâ ll probably hire him for other work around our house."
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"They did phenomenal work in replacing my half fence and the price was fair. Would hire again for next project."
+17
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Warranties offered
"Brian was excellent at communication and his price was reasonable. I got to pick from lots of color choices and I think the garage floor looks awesome. I've gotten many complements."
+9
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
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Warranties offered
"Marvin was next door working on a project for our neighbor and i went over to talk to him about doing something in our backyard.He was very polite and professional and i could just tell by talking to him that he was the one for our project. What i liked about him is that it is mostly a family run business.He helped with ideas on the layout which we ended up using and it turned out beautiful !The quality of work was exceptional and they cleaned up as they went.They were prompted and they really know there stuff as paving is all they do.Marvin is a great guy and i highly recommend him for any job you may be considering. He is busy so plan on booking him well ahead."
+44
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Warranties offered
"The crew did a great job on my garage floor and steps. ( wood) they were very Professional and explained the process to me as they went along.. everyone I dealt With at encore exceeded my expectations. Great job everyone!!!"
+4
Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Gustavo is a very caring person. He performed the job very professionally and I he was very communicative. My gargage door is like new now. I would hired him for another job."
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Plan for site prep and, if needed, a thicker slab to handle the added weight. Once the walls are up, insulation, drywall, and exterior siding create a secure, weather-tight space that protects vehicles and gear year-round.
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Pre-made kits start at $300 and bundle all the required parts—sometimes installation, too—making them the most budget-friendly option. Custom carports cost more ($12 to $40 per square foot plus labor) but let you match the design, size, and finishes to your home.
If price and quick setup top your list, go with a kit. If you have a tricky layout or want a seamless aesthetic, investing in a custom build is worth the premium.
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