Series 400 — Short Carriage House

Raised panels (Series 100, 200, 300) push the center of each panel OUT from the door face — the panels stand proud with a beveled edge. Recessed panels (Series 400) push the center of each panel IN — creating shadow lines around each panel instead of bevels. The visual effect is more architectural and less traditional than a raised-panel look, without going fully contemporary like a flush door.

It's the transitional middle ground. More architectural than a Series 100 raised panel (which reads traditional), but less austere than the Series 500 flush (which reads fully modern). If your home is transitional, contemporary-with-warmth, or a newer stucco build that doesn't want to commit to either extreme, the Series 400 usually sits right in the sweet spot.

Somewhat — because the panel face is set slightly inside the frame, small dings on the flat panel center are less visible than they would be on a raised panel where the bevels catch light differently. It's not indestructible, but it's generally more forgiving to the day-to-day scrapes and dings a busy family driveway sees.

Yes — Invicta offers window inserts on the top row of the Series 400 that emphasize its architectural feel. The recessed-panel design pairs particularly well with rectangular window shapes (rather than arches), and smoke or frosted glass tends to look more intentional than clear glass on this specific series.

For attached garages, the Series 418 (2-inch polyurethane sandwich) is our default recommendation — same reasoning as any Invicta door: Arizona heat, garage next to living space, quieter operation. If the garage is detached or you're on a tight budget, the Series 414 (polystyrene-insulated) is a reasonable step down that still gives you meaningful thermal performance.

It can, but it's not the strongest choice for a strict contemporary or desert-modern design. If your home has flat rooflines, minimal trim, and heavy horizontal massing, the Series 500 (flush) or Series 600 (slat) will look more intentional. The Series 400 shines on transitional homes that want architectural interest without going full-modern.

Farnsworth Garage Door Service is the authorized Invicta Series 400 dealer for Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Phoenix. The Series 400 sits between the raised-panel Series 100 and the full carriage-house Series 300 — a transitional pick for homeowners who want architectural detail without committing to a full carriage aesthetic. We'll walk you through the panel options during your free quote.

Yes — Farnsworth installs the Series 400 across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, and the rest of the Phoenix metro. Our team handles measurement, factory ordering, delivery, install, and warranty support locally. Get a written quote and we'll recommend the right sub-model for your home's style.

Call or text (602) 935-9766 or use the Get a Free Invicta Quote button. We come out for a free in-home consultation, walk you through the Series 400's panel design and sub-model options, and give you a written itemized quote — no obligation, no pricing surprises.

We build every Invicta Series 400 quote around your specific opening in Gilbert — size (single vs. double), insulation tier (Good/Better/Best), window inserts, glass finish, decorative hardware, and whether we're just swapping panels or replacing tracks. Rather than a range that won't match your home, we bring physical color samples out, measure everything, and hand you an itemized written quote — free, no obligation. Call (602) 935-9766 to get scheduled.

Invicta doors are custom-built to your spec at the factory — panel style, insulation tier, color, window inserts, hardware — so most Invicta configurations run about 4-6 weeks from order to delivery at our Mesa shop. Once your Series 400 arrives, we schedule a specific install day, typically within the week if you're flexible. The install itself is normally a one-day job for our team once the door is on site. We give you a specific factory lead time at the point of order based on the exact spec you pick.

Yes — Farnsworth can walk you through financing options for a new Invicta Series 400 at your free in-home consultation. We work with common home-improvement financing programs so you can spread the install cost over monthly payments instead of paying all up front. Ask us during the quote and we'll walk you through the current options, terms, and what pre-qualifies you — no hard credit pull required for the initial conversation.

Sometimes — if your Invicta Series 400 is being replaced because of a covered event (car-into-door impact, monsoon wind damage, hail damage, break-in), your homeowners insurance may cover full or partial replacement. A spring failure or normal wear-and-tear is usually NOT covered. If you think an insurance claim might apply, mention it at your free consultation and we can help you document the damage with photos and a written scope-of-work quote that most insurance adjusters will accept. We are not licensed insurance advisors, so run any specific coverage questions past your carrier directly.

The Series 400 short-carriage is offered across every Invicta insulation tier. For attached garages in Gilbert we recommend at least polystyrene (Better); the sandwich (Best) is the right pick if the garage shares a wall with a bedroom or living room. UV-stabilized factory finish holds color under Arizona sun.