How It Works
We Collect Data
Customer reviews, Texas licensing records, insurance verification, and business details — all from public sources.
We Score Five Factors
Each contractor is evaluated across five weighted categories totaling 100 points.
We Assign a Grade
Points map to a letter grade from A (best) to F (insufficient data). Updated as new information becomes available.
The Five Factors
Each factor is weighted to reflect what matters most when hiring a garage door contractor.
We aggregate ratings from Google, the BBB, and industry-specific platforms. But we don't just look at the star average — review volume, recency, and how the contractor responds to complaints all factor in. A shop with 150 reviews averaging 4.6 scores higher than one with 5 perfect reviews.
Texas doesn't require a statewide garage door license, but we verify general liability insurance, workers' compensation, and bonding. Manufacturer certifications from brands like LiftMaster, Clopay, and Wayne Dalton earn additional points.
Years in business serving Texas homeowners. Longevity isn't everything — but a contractor who has weathered multiple Texas markets has proven they can run a durable operation. New shops aren't penalized, just scored more cautiously.
Verified phone number, functional website, clear service area, and published business hours. Contractors who make it easy to reach them and understand what they do score higher than those with scattered or outdated information.
Whether garage doors are their core business, not a side service bolted onto a general handyman shop. Dedicated specialists tend to carry the right parts, train their techs properly, and honor warranties.
The Grade Scale
Points are totaled and mapped to a letter grade. Only A and B contractors are featured prominently in our directory.
Excellent reviews, verified credentials, strong track record, dedicated specialist.
Solid reputation, good credentials, and clear specialization. A safe pick.
Decent but with limited information or mixed reviews. Worth a second look.
Sparse profile, very few reviews, or credential gaps. Get multiple quotes.
Not enough public data to form a judgment. Not featured in our directory.
The Fine Print
Can contractors pay to improve their grade?
No. Our grades are generated from public data and cannot be influenced by payment, advertising relationships, or listing claims. If a contractor disputes their grade, we review the underlying data — but the scoring formula applies equally to everyone.
How often are grades updated?
We refresh contractor data on a rolling basis. Major changes (new reviews, license updates, business closures) are reflected in the next monthly grading pass.
Why isn't every contractor in Texas listed?
We only list contractors with enough public data to score meaningfully. If a shop has no online presence, no reviews, and no verifiable credentials, there's nothing to grade — and nothing to recommend.
What if I think a grade is wrong?
Send us the specifics through our contact page. If we find an error in the underlying data, we'll correct it and rerun the score.