Garage Door Repair Prices: Crunching the Numbers
Garage doors are made up of many different moving parts. These components keep the door operating safely and efficiently, but like everything, eventually they will wear out. If your garage door is making strange noises or not opening and closing properly, it’s time for repairs.
Getting your door fixed quickly is important, because broken door parts can affect operation, usually at the worst possible time and become a serious safety hazard. It’s also inconvenient – no one wants to be stuck inside or outside their garage because the door decided to stop working!
In this article we’ve broken down all the garage door repair prices for various components, to make sure you’ve got all the information you need.
The Most Common Types Of Garage Door Repairs And Associated Costs
There are all kinds of different bits and pieces that keep your garage door running smoothly. Virtually all of them can break or malfunction at some point. We’ve listed the main parts here, why they may need to be repaired, and how much you might be looking at in terms of cost.
The Door
Most garage doors open and close 10,000–20,000 times in their life. High-use households or multi-car homes can wear them out much faster. As you can imagine this brings on all kinds of wear and tear to the moving components.
Basic servicing starts from $140 inc gst. Repairs are quoted depending on the issue so please contact us directly for a quote.
Springs
The springs do all the heavy lifting on a garage door. These springs stay under tension at all times and as the door rolls down the spring tension increases. The increased spring tension recoiling is what lifts the door up. If the springs break or loose tension, your door will likely stop opening and closing properly. It’s incredibly important that you don’t try to fix or replace springs yourself, because they are under high tension and can be extremely dangerous.
The cost of replacing standard sized garage door springs will be between $190 and $550. Custom or larger doors are quoted depending on the type and size of the spring/s so please contact us directly for a quote.
Hinges
Hinges will wear out over time. If they begin to squeak, even after being lubricated, or bend or break, you will need to have them repaired or replaced. You should always repair worn hinges in a timely manner, because leaving them as they are may result in damage to other parts of your garage door system.
Replacement hinges cost between $30 and $50 depending on the door brand and hinge type.
Cables
The cables help lift and lower your door safely, so they are an essential part of the whole system. These can fray, snap, or become loose, which will prevent your door from opening properly or at all. Repairing your garage door cables in a prompt manner keeps your door operating smoothly and safely.
Replacing garage door cables will cost between $190 and $290 depending on the size of the door.
Locks
Garage door locks can become clogged with grime and dust over time or key components like barrels can just fail completely. If your garage door lock is damaged or broken you’re not going to be able to lock your door leaving your garage and potentially your entire home unsecure.
A garage door lock replacement will cost between $80 and $110 depending on the brand of door and type of lock.
Garage Door Openers
The opener is the most important component in your garage door system. This motor lifts and lower your door when you press the button on your remote. If it is damaged or stops working, you will likely only be able to open or close your door manually and you probably won’t be able to lock it.
The cost of repairing or replacing a garage door opener will depend on a very wide range of factors, which is why we’ve written an entire article on garage door opener repairs.
A basic service starts at $140 inc gst and cost will increase if parts are required to be repaired or replaced.
Differences In Pricing For Different Types Of Doors
The price of repairs will also vary depending on what type of garage door you have at home. For example, roller garage doors are usually the most affordable to repair. Sectional doors can cost more to fix, while tilt doors sit somewhere in the middle.
Our experienced, reliable technicians will be able to give you an accurate quote for the repair work and explain why certain components might be more expensive or more affordable than others.
Get A Quote For Garage Door Repairs In Brisbane
If you need garage door repairs in Brisbane, we’re here to help. At Lightning Garage Door Solutions, we’ve been working in the industry for over 10 years. We provide affordable, speedy repairs and replacements for homeowners, real estate agents, body corporates and builders all over Brisbane.