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Who repairs garage doors?

Garage door repair is a specialized job, which is typically handled by a garage door repair service. Professional garage door repair technicians can test or repair a garage door system and fix cosmetic blemishes on doors. Common requests include help with jammed or inoperable doors, slow or erratic doors, unusual sounds, dents or scrapes on the door, and general system testing. Garage door repair professionals can work on single-car, double-car and RV-size garage doors.

How do you choose a garage door?

When garage door repair isn’t an option — perhaps the current door is beyond fixing or you want to upgrade to a quieter, more energy-efficient model — it’s time to buy a new one. But choosing a garage door is not as simple as it sounds, even when you know the right size for your home. A wide range of materials, styles and finishes are available, and each factor influences the cost. Garage doors are made of aluminum, steel, vinyl, fiberglass, masonite, wood (typically cedar or mahogany), or a composite of several materials. They may be insulated against cold or heat. Traditional and modern styles include raised panel, carriage house or crossbuck. Most styles have window or arch options, and are available in different wood finishes and neutral colors. Because garage doors account for a large part of a home’s exterior, their appearance is usually a homeowner’s top priority. An attractive garage door can increase a home’s curb appeal and resale value.

How much does garage door repair cost?

When a garage door goes off the track, the spring breaks, the door is dented or the garage door opener is on the fritz, a professional garage door repair specialist can help. The cost to have a garage door fixed varies, but the national average cost of garage door repair is $70-$110. The extent of the damage and the size and material of the door will affect the final cost. A garage door repair company generally charges a national average of $80 for a service call, which includes the first hour of labor and service, such as testing and inspecting the garage door and opener. Apart from labor, the garage door repair costs hinge on buying replacements parts. For example, a new spring costs an average of $60. Expect to pay several hundred dollars, though, if the door is beyond repair; a new garage door ranges in price from $200 to $4,000, and most homeowners spend an average of $800-$1,200.

Stacey M.

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He came early on a Sunday morning with no extra charges. He repaired the garage door in about 30 minutes and oiled my other garage door as a courtesy. The price was reasonable and well below other major garage door specialist. Awesome service! I highly recommend this company to anyone needing garage door repair or unstallation.

Sean A.

Al was great. I thought it would take all day to remove and replace our garage door opener - and it probably would have if I'd done it myself. Definitely worth bringing in a professional. He completed the job in the allotted two hours and even installed some safety cables that I had no idea would be needed. Highly recommended.

Chris D.

Phil (Koehlinger Garage Door Inc.) was great to work with -- he responded the previous day almost immediately with a competitive quote, and arrived the next morning to install a new Liftmaster Garage Door opener (including new sensors, 2 remotes, outside keypad and inside button) at a very reasonable price. My springs and wheels needed to be replaced as well, and he replaced them at the same time, made sure everything was balanced and working properly, and was complete in approx. 1 hour. Very professional and very nice -- great work quality. Will definitely hire him again for anything I need with my garage door -- in the Spring I will definitely hire him again to replace my garage seal. Thank you Phil!

Heather C.

Mike was great. He was able to come out the same day and quickly fixed our door plus he should me some basic maintenance things to do. Will definitely hire him again when we are ready to replace our garage door opener.

John E.

We needed our garage door opener replaced. They replaced the unit and upgraded some other parts that had aged. They were able to get the job done the day after they came out to give an estimate. The new unit works very well.

Roopen P.

So this morning I inquired about garage door spring fix. He responded to the inquiry and within 1 hour he had the spring fixed and gave advice on how to maintain the door. Max very very good job, actually Excellent. Strongly recommend working with him.

Udayraj N.

Ramon Perez had come over for fixing my Garage Door. He was on time and he offered me a great deal to replace my Garage Door opener, including the remote and the keypad. He was extremely professional, very courteous, gave me a great deal and made sure the job was done to perfection. He is a very decent, polite and friendly person. I would highly recommend him.

Alexis G.

Global Garage Doors was the most affordable and they came out right away. They were really knowledgeable and gave me options on how to fix my garage door. They had it fixed right away. I would definitely recommend them!

Guillaume F.

Josh answered quickly and came the very same day to look at the repairs to be done. The next day everything was done and well done! I've been very pleased to work with Josh: fast, good worker and good price! And despite the very cold weather he stayed a bit longer to also fix and adjust our garage door. A crack! I'm not attaching picture because the painting is still pending (too cold to paint outside). Won't hesitate to call him again in the future when needed

Chris B.

Ben was awesome and I couldn't have had a better experience! He was prompt, efficient, very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. Very happy I chose him to do my garage door repairs. Will use him again in the future.

John P.

Inherited my cousin’s home and its needed a lot of repairs. Garage door and key-less entry pad didn’t work. Noah and Erin were responsive and skilled and had it fixed in 40 min. Great people to work with, will call them again if needed (highly recommend)

Paul N.

I used Sears Handyman Solutions to repair and paint the walls in my garage and patch, and repaint several rooms inside the house. I was very pleased with both the quality of the finished product and the timeliness and neatness with which the project was performed. They started and finsished the job exactly when promised and we couldn't be happier with the way everything came out. I would highly recommend Sears Handyman Solutions and will certainly call them again when the need ariuses

Jennifer A.

We hired them to repair a garage pulley and they were very responsive punctual and able to fix the problem quickly. He was also knowledgeable in needing to replace our garage in the future and able to provide estimated life left in our garage door and approximate estimate for new door, opener and installation. We will contact them in future if we need another quick fix or maintenance and will consider for new install as well.

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For over thirty years, Allied Garage Doors has provided its clients with professional, expert garage door repairs and installations at affordable prices. The company is offering a 24/7 dispatch to Naperville and the surrounding areas. Call today for a same-day service!

247 Emergency services. Why choose Ontime Garage Doors? Expertise When you call on Ontime Garage Door, you can rest assured a talented professional will arrive at your home. Our technicians are trained, certified, and field tested by the best in the industry. Trust We earn our customers' trust in 3 important ways: First, we always provide a written estimate that is signed before doing any work, fully explaining what we'll do in plain English so you'll understand it. When we've completed the job, we walk you through and show you what's been done so you can be confident that your door was fixed right. We stand behind the job with the industry's best warranty and our 24 hour call back policy. Convenience Prompt and reliable Same day service Evening and weekend appointments available at no extra charge Fully stocked trucks so the job is completed in one visit At Ontime Garage Door, we appreciate your business and are willing to work hard to keep it.

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