Longmont & Boulder County
Garage Door Repair Questions, Answered
Straight answers to the questions Longmont homeowners ask most.
How much does garage door repair cost?
Most common garage door repairs cost a few hundred dollars. National cost guides put the average repair around $265, with most homeowners paying roughly $155 to $380. Replacing both torsion springs typically runs about $150 to $350, and a typical opener repair about $100 to $200. These are industry ranges, not quotes, and your door's size, spring type and parts all affect the price. Call (720) 698-9749 for a free estimate on your door.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a garage door?
Repair is almost always cheaper. Springs, cables, rollers, hinges, sensors and opener parts are designed to be replaced, and swapping them costs a fraction of a new door. Replacement makes sense mainly when several panels are badly dented or cracked, the door is very old and parts are no longer available, or you want a better-insulated door.
Why do garage door springs break in cold weather?
Garage door springs are tightly wound steel that flexes every time the door moves. Cold makes that steel less forgiving, and it thickens the grease in the opener and on the rollers, so the whole system works harder. A spring that's near the end of its life often gives out on the first cold morning after a warm spell. That's why spring calls pick up in Longmont when the weather turns.
Can I open my garage door if the spring is broken?
Please don't. The springs do most of the lifting, so with a broken spring the door can weigh 150 pounds or more and can drop without warning. Don't run the opener against it, because that can strip the opener's gears or pull the door off its tracks. If the door is fully closed and you must get a car out, pull the emergency release only with help, and never under an open door. The safer option is to call (720) 698-9749.
What's the average lifespan of a garage door and opener?
A well-maintained steel garage door commonly lasts 15 to 30 years. Openers usually last about 10 to 15 years, and standard torsion springs are built for about 10,000 cycles, roughly seven to fourteen years of normal use. Hail, a heavy unbalanced door, or heavy daily use will shorten those numbers.
How long is a garage door under warranty?
It depends on the brand and the part. Manufacturer warranties on door sections, springs, hardware and openers vary widely, and many cover parts but not labor. Our repairs are guaranteed. Ask about the details when you call for your free estimate at (720) 698-9749.
How much does a new 16-foot garage door cost?
For the Denver area, national cost guides put a double-car 16-by-7 door at roughly $1,500 to $3,900 for the door, with installation labor typically adding about $350 to $700. Insulated, wood or glass doors cost more. These are typical industry ranges, not quotes. Before you replace, it's worth checking whether a repair will do.
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