After many years of working in Richmond for dealers and independent shops, I decided to stay closer to home with my family and open my own shop. I bring with me many years of factory training and diagnostic techniques that will keep your car or truck running smooth without breaking the bank like at the dealership.
A-1 Door Company was founded in 2002. A-1 has grown from two men and a truck to a staff of (20) with (10) service vehicles. Our work force has over 150 years of combined experience.
Apple Door was founded in 1973 by Hubert Apple, Jr. Originally, the firm began operating as an overhead door service company in Richmond, Virginia. In 1978, Hubert's son, Dan Apple, joined the firm and began expanding the company's focus to include sales and distribution of new doors and related products. During the years Apple Door has grown from Hubert's one man operation working out of his mobile home to Virginia's largest independent door dealer. By the mid 1980's Apple Door was the premier door company in Richmond. In 1989, the first satellite store was established in Waynesboro to serve the western part of the state. Today Apple Door stores are in Richmond, Chesapeake, Fredericksburg, Waynesboro and Williamsburg. In 1998 Apple Door Systems had the honor of becoming the first fully accredited door dealer in the United States. This distinction is symbolic of the company's high professional ethics and was granted by the Institute for Door Dealer Education and Accreditation.
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