Garage Door Repair near you: costs, licensing & how to hire
Broken springs, cables, openers and new doors — fixed by a real local company, not a call center. Below: what garage door companies do, what they cost, how to check a license, and the questions to ask before you hire.
What garage door companies do
The jobs people hire garage door companies for most.
Spring replacement
Torsion and extension springs, the most common repair.
Opener repair and install
Chain, belt and smart openers, remotes and keypads.
Cables, rollers and tracks
Fixing doors that are off track, noisy or crooked.
Panel replacement
Replacing dented or damaged sections.
Safety checks
Testing auto-reverse and photo eyes.
New garage doors
Insulated, steel, wood and carriage-style doors.
How much do garage door companies cost?
Typical national price ranges. Prices in your town will vary, so always get a written quote.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical repair | $150 – $350 | |
| Spring replacement | $120 – $350 | Torsion $150–$350; extension $120–$200 |
| Opener repair | $100 – $200 | |
| Cable repair / panel | $150 – $350 / $300 – $900+ | Panel price is per panel |
Source: HomeGuide garage door repair cost (2026). Checked 2026-10-03.
Does a garage door company need a license?
Most states don't have a garage-door-only license, so general contractor rules usually apply. California has a specific license class (D-28) for installing and repairing overhead doors. In Oregon, garage door work counts as construction work, so the company needs a CCB license.
Sources: California D-28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices (CSLB) · Oregon CCB: who needs a license
Show the licensing board for every state
| State | Contractor licensing agency | Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors | Look it up → |
| Alaska | Alaska Dept of Commerce — Construction Contractors | Look it up → |
| Arizona | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Look it up → |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| California | California Contractors State License Board | Look it up → |
| Colorado | Municipal — varies by jurisdiction | Look it up → |
| Connecticut | CT Department of Consumer Protection | Look it up → |
| Delaware | Delaware Division of Revenue | Look it up → |
| Florida | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| Georgia | Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors | Look it up → |
| Idaho | Idaho Contractors Board | Look it up → |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Look it up → |
| Indiana | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Iowa | Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration | Look it up → |
| Kansas | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Kentucky | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Louisiana | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors | Look it up → |
| Maine | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Maryland | Maryland Home Improvement Commission | Look it up → |
| Massachusetts | MA Office of Consumer Affairs — Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Look it up → |
| Michigan | Michigan Residential Builders Board | Look it up → |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Look it up → |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | Look it up → |
| Missouri | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Montana | Montana Department of Labor and Industry | Look it up → |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Labor | Look it up → |
| Nevada | Nevada State Contractors Board | Look it up → |
| New Hampshire | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| New Jersey | NJ Division of Consumer Affairs | Look it up → |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Construction Industries Division | Look it up → |
| New York | County / municipal — Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, NYC each have boards | Look it up → |
| North Carolina | NC Licensing Board for General Contractors | Look it up → |
| North Dakota | ND Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing | Look it up → |
| Ohio | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Oklahoma | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Pennsylvania | PA Office of Attorney General | Look it up → |
| Rhode Island | RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| South Carolina | SC Residential Builders Commission | Look it up → |
| South Dakota | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Tennessee | TN Board for Licensing Contractors | Look it up → |
| Texas | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Utah | Utah DOPL | Look it up → |
| Vermont | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation | Look it up → |
| Virginia | Virginia Board for Contractors | Look it up → |
| Washington | WA Department of Labor and Industries | Look it up → |
| West Virginia | WV Contractor Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin DSPS | Look it up → |
| Wyoming | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
Agency list from public state sources. Whether a license is needed depends on the job size and type, so check the agency's rules before you hire.
Good to know
- Do a quick safety check every month and have a trained tech service the door once a year (DASMA).
- Test the auto-reverse by laying a 2x4 in the door's path. If it doesn't reverse, unplug the opener until it's fixed (CPSC).
Questions to ask a garage door company before you hire
Ask these on the phone or at the estimate. A good pro answers every one without dodging.
- What's your company's legal name and street address? Are you licensed where required?
- What's the total price for parts and labor before you start? Is there a trip fee?
- What kind of spring are you installing, and what's the warranty?
- Should both springs be replaced, and why?
- Will you test the auto-reverse and sensors before you leave?
Red flags to watch for
Warning signs from consumer protection agencies and trade groups.
- Fake "local" listings. In 2026 the FTC sued a company that made thousands of fake local repair listings, including garage door repair. Source
- A cheap service call, then a big bill for "extra repairs." Source
- Generic company names, no real address, no uniform or marked truck. Source
- Pressure for urgent, costly repairs paid in full before work starts. Source
If you get scammed, report it to your state attorney general's consumer protection office and at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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Common questions about hiring garage door companies
How much does garage door repair cost?
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
How do I know a garage door company is really local?
Should both springs be replaced at once?
How often should a garage door be serviced?
Sources
- HomeGuide garage door repair cost (2026)
- California D-28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices (CSLB)
- Oregon CCB: who needs a license
- Garage door safety tips (DASMA)
- Garage door safety (CPSC)
- ftc.gov
- bbb.org
Last checked 2026-10-03. Great Local Pros is a directory; we don't do the work or guarantee it. Terms.