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Rolling Steel & Coiling Doors

Industrial, security, self-storage.

Heavy-duty rolling steel, security grilles, and counter shutters for industrial, retail, and self-storage facilities. Repair, motorization, and full installation. Written quote, COI same day. Cornell, Cookson, Wayne Dalton authorized — real Metro techs since 1979.

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Commercial rolling steel coiling door installation at an Atlanta-metro industrial facility
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$2M Insured GL + workers' comp · COI same day
Same-Day Response Commercial emergencies · 24/7 on-call
Family-Owned Two locations since 1979
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Rolling steel and coiling doors across the Atlanta metro.

Metro repairs and installs commercial rolling steel and coiling doors across the Atlanta metro — heavy-duty insulated curtains for industrial bays, perforated security grilles for retail closeouts, counter shutters for service windows, and fire-rated coiling doors for code-required openings. Cornell, Cookson, and Wayne Dalton authorized. COI same day, never subcontracted.

Authorized for the major brands

Cornell, Cookson, Wayne Dalton — we order direct, install to spec, and stand behind the manufacturer warranty plus our lifetime workmanship.

Motor + brake calibration on every install

Rolling steel binds when the brake is off-spec or the motor limits are wrong. Every install gets a documented calibration so the door coils and stops cleanly through its full life.

Same-day diagnostic on emergency jams

A jammed curtain on a loading bay or retail closeout is a downtime emergency. We dispatch on a priority track — diagnostic the same day, parts ordered same day, often resolved within 24 hours.

Rolling Steel Construction & Selection

Rolling steel doors are specified by curtain, motor, and brake — not by opening size.

Three components determine reliability: the curtain construction, the motor and brake, and the limit calibration. Get any one wrong and the door binds, brakes wear out, or the motor burns up.

Curtain construction. Three categories: interlocking steel slats (standard industrial — 18 to 22 gauge, galvanized or powder-coated), insulated foam-core slats (cold storage and conditioned bays — R-7 to R-12 with thermal break), and perforated/grille curtains (retail security — visibility through the door when closed, lockable for after-hours). Slat thickness drives cycle life — thinner slats deflect under wind load and bind in the tracks over time. We spec to wind exposure and cycle count.

Motor and brake systems. Standard industrial coiling doors use a hand-chain hoist as backup, an electric motor for normal operation, and a motor-mounted brake to prevent free-fall. Heavy-cycle and large-opening doors require a governor brake (centrifugal brake that engages on free-fall — code-required for some configurations). We verify the brake type matches the door size and the curtain weight before the install signoff.

Security applications. Anti-pry retail grilles use thicker slat tabs and reinforced bottom bars to resist forced entry. Bullet-resistant rolling steel exists for cash-handling areas (UL 752 Level 1 through 8 — most retail uses Level 1 or 2). Fire-rated coiling doors are a separate category — UL-listed, 1.5-hour to 4-hour ratings, automatic close on fire signal. See our fire-door page →

Self-storage scale. A 200-unit self-storage facility has 200 individual rolling steel doors — light-duty 24-gauge slats, manual operation typically, but high cumulative cycle count across the facility. We service self-storage at facility scale: blanket service contracts, locked-in slat pricing, and priority response on damaged units (storage tenants notice fast).

Our install process. Site walkthrough — opening dimensions, headroom (rolling steel needs 18–24 inches headroom for the coil), wind/security exposure, motor type, brake spec, electrical rough-in. Written quote within one business day. Curtain + motor + brake + tracks delivered together. Install + cycle test + brake test + limit calibration. Operator and emergency-stop training before signoff.

Industrial rolling steel 18-gauge insulated curtain · loading docks, warehouses Retail security grille perforated, anti-pry · mall closeouts, retail Counter shutter service windows, food courts, pharmacies
When to Call

Three rolling steel problems that shut your facility down.

If your curtain is binding, your motor's burning out, or your brake's off-spec, call (770) 526-1214 — we keep common slats and motor parts on the truck.

"Curtain bound in the tracks — won't go up or down."
Track damage, slat warp, or limit miscalibration

First diagnostic: pull the motor off-line and try a manual hoist. If it still binds, the slats or tracks are damaged (often after a forklift impact or a winter freeze). If it manuals freely, the motor limits are off and we recalibrate. Either way, same-visit fix when parts are stocked.

"Motor humming, door barely moves."
Motor burnout from undersized spec or brake drag

Two causes: the motor was undersized for the curtain weight (common when previous installer cut corners), or the brake is dragging because the lining wore out. We size the replacement motor to current curtain weight + 25% safety margin, and replace the brake assembly if it's dragging.

"Free-fall on power loss — door dropped before we could stop it."
Governor brake failure or missing on a code-required configuration

Free-fall on a heavy curtain is a serious safety incident — the door can crush vehicles or pedestrians. We install or rebuild the governor brake to current code, document the test, and tag the door with the inspection sticker. Required for some insurance carriers.

More Commercial Services

Other commercial work we handle for Atlanta-metro facilities.

One vendor across overhead, rolling steel, fire, high-speed, dock, and ongoing service contracts. One COI, one document trail, one warranty path.

How We Price Commercial Work

Every commercial job quoted in writing — labor, parts, and any contract pricing itemized.

Commercial scope and complexity vary too widely to publish a flat rate, so we don't. What we do guarantee: a written quote within one business day of site walkthrough, line-item detail on labor and parts, and the same hourly rate seven days a week (no nights/weekends premium).

Quoted in writing

Site walkthrough, then a written quote within one business day. Line-item labor + parts. The number on your estimate is the number on your invoice.

Same rate seven days a week

Weekday, weekend, after-hours — same hourly rate. We schedule commercial work around your operating hours so you don't lose a shift. Only emergency dispatch carries an after-hours premium.

Backed for life

Lifetime workmanship on Metro installs. OEM warranty on parts passes through to you. Service contract holders get locked-in parts pricing for the contract term.

$2M general liability + workers' comp · COI same day · Service contracts available

Rolling Steel Doors FAQ

Questions facility & property managers actually ask.

For COI requests, RFPs, or multi-site quotes email service@metrogaragedoorsinc.com or call (770) 526-1214.

What's the difference between rolling steel and sectional commercial doors?
Rolling steel coils into a barrel above the opening — minimal headroom (18–24 inches), good for security and openings where overhead rail isn't an option. Sectional lifts in panels along an overhead track — better insulation, better seal, standard for warehouses and conditioned facilities. See sectional/overhead doors →
Can you motorize an existing manual rolling steel door?
Yes — motorization retrofit is a common request. We add an electric motor + brake to the existing curtain and tracks, install the wall-station controls, and calibrate the limits. Typical retrofit: half-day per door. Verify the existing curtain weight is within the motor's rated capacity before quoting.
Do you install fire-rated rolling steel doors?
Yes — UL-listed coiling fire doors with 1.5-hour to 4-hour ratings, automatic-close on fire signal, plus the required NFPA 80 annual drop-test inspection. See fire doors →
What brands of rolling steel are you authorized for?
Cornell, Cookson, (commercial coiling division), and Wayne Dalton — we order direct, install to manufacturer spec, and stand behind the warranty. We also service most other commercial rolling steel brands you may have inherited from a previous installer.
How fast can you replace slat damage from a forklift impact?
Same-visit when we have your slat profile in stock — most common 18- and 20-gauge industrial slat profiles are stocked at our Douglasville HQ. Less-common profiles (perforated security, foam-core insulated) ship in 5–10 business days. We can typically operate the door manually with a partial-curtain repair until the OEM parts arrive.
What headroom do I need for a rolling steel install?
Standard industrial rolling steel needs 18–24 inches above the opening for the coil and motor mount. Insulated foam-core needs slightly more (24–30 inches). If headroom is less than 18 inches, we'll spec a different door type (typically a low-headroom sectional or jackshaft-driven sectional).
Are your motors NEMA-rated for outdoor exposure?
Yes — for outdoor and washdown applications we install NEMA 4 or 4X motors with sealed enclosures. Standard indoor installs use NEMA 1. Specify your environment in the quote request and we'll spec accordingly.
Do you offer service contracts for rolling steel?
Yes — semi-annual preventive maintenance: track inspection, slat alignment, motor amperage check, brake test, limit recalibration. Multi-site self-storage operators get blanket pricing. Service contracts →

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