Built for People. Grounded in Truth.
We believe good work should give peace to homeowners and purpose to the hands that do it.
That’s our vision — a place where integrity and balance hold everything steady.
Our Vision
To be a safe haven for homeowners — and a steady place for those who serve them.
Our vision is not built on size, speed, or recognition.
It’s built on people — on honest service that restores peace in homes, and work that gives purpose to the hands that do it.
We want Southern Garage Doors to stand as a quiet refuge in a noisy world —
a place where integrity leads, diligence endures, and care never rushes.
A company that holds true to its values, serves with humility, and leaves room for what’s beyond our control to unfold in its time.
Matthew Knepp, President of Southern Garage Doors Inc., with customer David G., Central Park — Lakewood Ranch, Florida (2025)
A Place for People to Belong
We believe the work is better when the people behind it belong to something steady and good.
Our vision is to build a team that finds purpose in service — not just in fixing doors, but in helping restore order, safety, and peace to families.
Work shouldn’t be something to escape from.
It should be a place where skill, patience, and gratitude meet — where showing up each day feels meaningful.
We want our team to take pride in that — not the kind that boasts, but the kind that grateful another chance to serve well.
The daily work — each spring adjusted, each opener set, each door balanced — remains a quiet act of integrity, diligence, and care.
A Steady Hand for Every Home
For the homeowners who call us, our vision is simple:
to be the company they can trust without hesitation.
A steady hand, a fair word, and honest service that brings peace back to the home.
We want every customer to sense it — that calm confidence that comes from work done with care, not hurry; integrity, not image.
Because peace of mind isn’t built by chance — it’s built by consistency.
A Vision That Leaves Room
Our vision is not a finish line — it’s an open hand.
We plan carefully, work faithfully, and hold our future loosely enough for it to unfold as it should.
If we stay faithful in the small, the rest will come together as it’s meant to.
That’s the kind of peace we hope to build — one home, one family, one faithful day at a time.
““We are not expected to be perfect, only to remain faithful.””
— St. Augustine (paraphrased from his writings on grace and perseverance)
Google Reviews
Joe CrinkleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic company for garage door repair. The chain on our door motor broke in the evening last Wednesday and Matthew was able to get us up and running with a new motor by a little after lunch time the very next day. Setting up the appointment was super quick and easy and he was here right on time to take a look at the problem. He offered to try and fix the old opener, but it was 18 years old, so I was ready to get it replaced. Matthew explained all of the options between the different brands and model tiers, and didn't try to upsell me at all. He recommended a model with fewer bells and whistles, which was perfect for my needs. The work was quick (couple hours max) and everything looks and works great. And to top it all off, he helped to reset the buttons on both our car mirrors so that our vehicles and garage door were back to fully integrated. From contacting them at around 8 am to fully installed and operational by 1 pm. You can't do any better with any type of home repair service. Highly recommend Southern Garage Doors. Tony GotliebTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can't ask for better service, quality, timeliness, or professionalism! Mathew takes a great of pride in the service and quality provided by Southern Garage Door. He is honest, incredibly competent, prompt, and professional. His work ethic is remarkable and I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Mathew ……. Southern Garage Doors is simply the BEST!
Owner's reply
Thank You! JonasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Reviews are not my thing, but I would be remiss to let the fine work that Matt has done for me go without praise. I can't say enough how much I appreciate the prompt resolution and caring approach given to my broken garage door. Zero pressure sales, and should my situation have warranted spring replacement the price was less than half what I paid previously. If you live in Sarasota you owe it to yourself to contact Southern Garage Doors for help with anything you need related to your garage door. In my case there was no need to replace any parts and simply servicing what I already had was sufficient. Lee Ann RodriguezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Responded immediately, easy scheduling, excellent, friendly, and professional service. Quick turnaround with fixing the problem. Thanks Matthew! GaryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We highly recommend Southern Garage Doors to anyone looking to have their garage door system repaired & serviced and refer them as a very trustworthy company. Mathew performed an inspection including finding a couple of issues and performed meticulous adjustments! The cost of Mathews servicing we felt was more than reasonable! Anita BeelerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had my garage door serviced a couple weeks ago by a large, well known company. Service was fine but not a good fit for me with a delay, 4 hour arrival window, unclear pricing and too many package plans. Coincidentally, yesterday the large door spring broke! I read reviews and called Southern. They gave pricing over the phone and Matthew came this morning and custom cut a new spring to exactly fit. I understand few places offer this service and use precut. He also added screws to each side of the door, which he said were often left off on single doors, and replaced the light bulb. There were no extra charges for these and NO package plans. Thanks for fixing my “spring break!” 😊 Tony RootTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the time I called until my door was fixed was under 2 hours! joseph murphyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt was great. Best garage service I've ever received. How best? Matt repaired every little fault he found with either door but kept the total price at his original estimate which was reasonable and less than what I expected. Matt took the time to explain to me how to change access codes, other suppliers acted like it was difficult. And, I loved the formal repair summary that Matt left for me to review. Thanks and Peace Joe Murphy D BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matthew came to replace our garage door spring and did an excellent job. He communicated clearly, was kind, and took the time to answer all of my questions. Thank you, Matthew! mike kellyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. these guys are great. called at 8:15 am for a door that got off track and bent when tailgate of SUV got caught in door not allowing door to open manually or with opener. Matt arrived by 10:30 am and door is fixed and working for a very reasonable price. thank you- very professional and personable.