Repairs, openers and new doors for the biggest moving part of your home.
✓ We don’t provide services — we research them, so you can choose with confidence.
Garage door repair covers broken springs, snapped cables, off-track doors, damaged panels and faulty openers. Most problems show up suddenly: a door that will not open, a loud bang from a broken spring, or a door that closes halfway and reverses. Technicians can usually repair a single failed part, but older doors with several worn parts may be better replaced. This page explains typical costs, warning signs and how to pick a reputable local company.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Garage door repair | $155-$379 (avg $265) | Typical repair job, parts and labor included |
| New garage door installed | ~$1,231 | Average installed price for a standard replacement door |
| Garage door opener | $218-$540 (avg $379) | New opener including installation |
Typical US ranges based on published HomeAdvisor cost guides, checked November 2026. Your quote will vary by city, door size and job scope -- always get 2-3 written quotes.
Labour is the biggest variable. These are broad levels, not quotes — the national ranges above are the starting point, and the direction below tells you which way your city usually moves them.
| City | Typical price level vs US average |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | Higher — big-city labour runs well above the US average |
| Los Angeles, CA | About average for a big US city |
| Chicago, IL | About average for a big US city |
| Houston, TX | About average for a big US city |
| Phoenix, AZ | About average for a big US city |
| Dallas, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Antonio, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Diego, CA | About average for a big US city |
| Austin, TX | About average for a big US city |
| San Jose, CA | Higher — big-city labour runs well above the US average |
A typical repair runs $155-$379, with an average around $265 according to HomeAdvisor. Simple fixes such as a sensor or remote issue can cost less, while spring replacement or track repair sits at the higher end. Always ask for an itemized quote before work begins.
Repair makes sense when the door is otherwise in good shape and only one part has failed. Replacement is usually better if the door is old, has multiple damaged panels, or needs repairs that cost close to half the price of a new door. A new door installed averages around $1,231.
They are typical US ranges from published cost guides (HomeAdvisor, Angi, Thumbtack), checked November 2026. They are planning figures, not quotes — your actual price depends on your city, your home and the job. Always get two or three written quotes.