Gasket Service in Hickory, Boone, Morganton, Statesville, Lenoir & Blowing Rock

The SEALS of Hickory-Boone is the trusted provider of commercial refrigerator gaskets across the North Carolina foothills and High Country — from Hickory and Statesville up to Boone — helping restaurants and commercial kitchens stay compliant, efficient, and safe. From year-round college-town demand to seasonal mountain tourism, our work prevents problems, lowers energy costs, and protects the reputation you’ve built.

Local Ownership, National Standards
The SEALS of Hickory-Boone is owned by founder Andy Dinkin and backed by the national SEALS franchise network — the professionalism of a national brand with a local team that knows the region.

Industry-Leading 120-Day Warranty

Every custom-fit commercial refrigerator gasket we install fits any make or model and comes backed by a 120-day warranty — no callbacks, no shortcuts.

Energy Efficiency That Pays for Itself

A tight, professionally installed gasket keeps cold air in and energy costs down, often trimming utility bills while helping your equipment last longer and your bottom line grow stronger.

Free Inspections, Honest Recommendations

We advise, you decide. A free inspection and full kitchen analysis show you exactly what’s failing, so you can choose what’s best for your kitchen — never a hard sell.

Compliance & Food-Safety Safeguard

Our proactive maintenance program keeps you ahead of any issue — or health inspection — so your refrigeration keeps food cold, fresh, and code-compliant every single day.

Precision-Fit Commercial Gaskets

Fit for every make and model, size, and shape. From reach-in units to walk-in cooler gaskets, we fit the country’s best refrigeration gasket brands — True, Traulsen, Hoshizaki, Turbo Air, Beverage-Air, Delfield, and just about everything else.

Built for the Foothills & High Country

A college town like Boone runs its kitchens year-round, and mountain tourism adds seasonal surges the foothills feel too. We cover the miles between Hickory, Statesville, Morganton, and Boone, responding quickly and scheduling around your busiest hours so your coolers stay at temperature.

Big Name Customers We Serve

Restaurants
Restaurants

Fast, professional service that keeps restaurant kitchens compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready — with zero downtime and precise, reliable repairs.

Universities & Colleges
Universities & Colleges

Expert maintenance for university dining and campus kitchens — ensuring reliable performance, food safety, and compliance across every facility.

School Systems
School Systems

Reliable, food-safe maintenance for school kitchens and cafeterias — keeping meal programs running smoothly, efficiently, and fully compliant year-round.

Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores

Fast, reliable service tailored to busy kitchens—The Seals® keep your operations safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Hotels & Resorts
Hotels & Resorts

Fast, reliable service tailored to busy kitchens—The Seals® keep your operations safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities

Clean, compliant, and disruption-free maintenance for hospital and healthcare kitchens — protecting patient safety and meeting strict sanitation standards.

Event Venues & Catering Companies
Event Venues & Catering Companies

Fast, reliable service tailored to busy kitchens—The Seals® keep your operations safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Professional Kitchen Services for Casinos
Casinos

Fast, reliable service tailored to busy kitchens—The Seals® keep your operations safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Convenience Stores
Convenience Stores

Fast, reliable refrigeration and foodservice maintenance for convenience stores — keeping coolers sealed, energy costs low, and products inspection-ready.

Food Trucks
Food Trucks

Fast, reliable service tailored to busy kitchens—The Seals® keep your operations safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Ice Cream Shops
Ice Cream Shops

Professional freezer and refrigeration maintenance for ice cream shops — keeping cold air in, energy costs down, and every scoop inspection-ready.

About The SEALS of Hickory-Boone – Your Local Refrigeration Gasket Specialists

Our Local Commitment

    • Leisure and hospitality supports more than 15,000 jobs across the Hickory metro, ranking fifth among the area’s largest employment sectors. Owner Andy Dinkin built The SEALS of Hickory-Boone around that reality, serving the restaurant operators who keep those paychecks moving from Catawba County to Watauga County.
    • Integrity and workmanship come before volume here. A gasket that seals properly holds temperature, cuts the energy a compressor wastes, keeps health inspectors satisfied, and protects the reputation an owner spent years earning. We would rather do the work correctly once than come back twice.

    How We Deliver Value

    • Leisure and hospitality supports more than 15,000 jobs across the Hickory metro, ranking fifth among the area’s largest employment sectors. Owner Andy Dinkin built The SEALS of Hickory-Boone around that reality, serving the restaurant operators who keep those paychecks moving from Catawba County to Watauga County.
    • Integrity and workmanship come before volume here. A gasket that seals properly holds temperature, cuts the energy a compressor wastes, keeps health inspectors satisfied, and protects the reputation an owner spent years earning. We would rather do the work correctly once than come back twice.

      The 3 H’s Make Us Better

      Our core values are deeply ingrained in how we do business. We’re hungry, habitual, and helpful to kitchen operators.

      Hungry

      We show up every day with drive and determination. We seek growth, chase excellence, and never settle for “good enough.”

      Helpful

      We serve our customers, teammates, and partners with a spirit of generosity and professionalism—doing what’s right, not what’s easy.

      Habitual

      We build winning habits through consistency, accountability, and follow-through—because excellence isn’t a one-time act, it’s what we do every day.

      Trusted by Local & National
      Brands since 2010

      Western North Carolina’s Single-Source For:

      The SEALS of Hickory-Boone (and surrounding counties including Catawba, Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties) is a team of skilled, customer-focused service professionals dedicated to protecting your cold space. Our gasket replacement services keep your business running at peak performance, compliant and without disruption.

      And we do way more than just gaskets:

      Strip Curtain Installation
      Strip Curtain Installation

      The SEALS – Strip Curtain Installation Made-To-Order | Pre-Punched | Installed Fast | Anti-Bacterial PVC Material

      Door Hinges & Door Handles Repair & Replacement
      Door Hinges & Door Handles Repair & Replacement

      Commercial Kitchen Hinges & Handles Repair & Replacement For Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Hospitals, School Systems & More

      Commercial Door Closers
      Commercial Door Closers

      Restaurant & Commercial Door Closers by The SEALS – Professional Installation & Repair. Serving the entire United States.

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      Refrigeration Gaskets

      THE SEALS Commercial Refrigeration Gaskets Best Practices – Inspect Gaskets Regularly & Replace Immediately When You Detect a Tear or Mold.

      Commercial Door Sweeps
      Commercial Door Sweeps

      Correctly installed by a SEALS Professional, Door Sweeps close a commonly unnoticed air gap, preventing drafts, moisture, light, insects, and rodents from getting in.

      Cutting Boards
      Cutting Boards

      Professional Cutting Board Replacement for boards that develop deep grooves or have suffered damage – Hundreds of cutting board products (including colors) to meet the specific needs of your commercial kitchen.

      Diamond Plating
      Diamond Plating

      Diamond Plating is a way for restaurants, food trucks, health centers, schools, and other industrial businesses to add traction to surfaces. We add this durable, slip-resistant metal to walls, floors, equipment, bar tops, accent walls, tabletops, and serving tables. Our clients love it because it is scratch-resistant, sanitary, and easy to clean. And it’s durable and long-lasting.

      Oven & Steamer Gasket Installation & Repair
      Oven & Steamer Gasket Installation & Repair

      Oven & Steamer Gasket Installation & Repair – Increase Kitchen Efficiency with The SEALS regular inspection program for oven gaskets.

      Handyman Services for Commercial Kitchens
      Handyman Services for Your Commercial Kitchen

      THE SEALS Handyman Maintenance Services are Built for Commercial Kitchens. Equipment Installations & General Maintenance & Repairs.

      Serving Customers with Excellence

      Our Team of Gasket Specialists

      Andy Dinkin, Founder & Owner of The SEALS of North Carolina
      Founder & Owner of The SEALS of North Carolina
      Jeff Parker
      Territory Account Manager

      FAQs

      We cover Hickory, Morganton, Statesville, Mooresville and Boone, plus kitchens across Catawba, Burke, Caldwell and Watauga counties. Leisure and hospitality supports more than 15,000 jobs in the Hickory metro, so we keep our routes tight through the region. There are no trip fees, ever, whether your kitchen sits off Highway 321 or up the mountain.

      Andy Dinkin, who started The SEALS in North Carolina back in 2010, leads this Western North Carolina territory. Every job here begins the same way: a complimentary, no-obligation inspection of your kitchen, a written estimate, and a plain conversation about what actually needs replacing. We advise, you decide, and you pay after installation and satisfaction.

      Yes. Restaurants are the core of our work up there, and demand keeps climbing: food preparation and serving occupations are projected to make up about 44% of net new jobs in the Boone-Wilkesboro region from 2024 to 2034, and Watauga County alone drew more than $515 million in visitor spending in 2024. We schedule around your hours, never during the lunch or dinner rush.

      We can. A technician measures your walk-in door, checks the sweep and closer while there, and gives you a written estimate at no cost. Once you approve it, the custom-fit gasket is built to OE spec by our domestic manufacturers and installed within about five business days, or roughly three with expedited service for a rush charge.

      We build gaskets for True, Traulsen, Hoshizaki, Delfield, Turbo Air, Beverage-Air, Kolpak and every other major brand, in PVC, silicone, neoprene or santoprene depending on the application. During the first visit we sticker and inventory each unit by make, model and size, so future reorders take a phone call. Gaskets carry a 120-day warranty and a price-match guarantee.

      Professional Kitchen Services