Garage Door FAQ
Answers to your most common garage door questions
Pricing & Service
Q: How much does garage door spring replacement cost?
A: $200-$400 for standard residential springs, installed with 1-year labor warranty and 3-5 year spring warranty.
Q: Do you charge extra for emergency service?
A: No. We charge the same fair pricing 24/7/365. No emergency upcharges.
Q: How much does a new garage door cost?
A: $1,200-$4,500 for residential installation (most common: $1,800-$2,800 for insulated steel door).
Q: Do you offer free estimates?
A: Yes. Free quotes for installations and commercial projects. $75 service call for repairs (waived if repair completed).
Q: Do you offer financing options?
A: Yes. Through our payment partner you can pay over time on new doors, openers, springs and other major repairs. The link comes with the estimate or invoice we send you, the application is short, and financing is subject to credit approval. The partner shows you the terms before you accept. For commercial work, ask us. See our financing page for approval rates, amounts and how it works.
Service & Scheduling
Q: How fast can you get here?
A: Most service calls: 2-4 hours. Emergency service: less than 60 minutes across Metro Detroit.
Q: Are you available on weekends and holidays?
A: Yes. 24/7/365 including Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's.
Q: Do you service commercial garage doors?
A: Yes. We service commercial overhead doors, loading docks, and roll-up doors with 24/7 commercial emergency service.
Technical Questions
Q: How long does a garage door spring last?
A: Standard springs: 10,000 cycles (7-9 years average). High-cycle springs: 25,000-100,000 cycles (15-30 years).
Q: Should I repair or replace my garage door?
A: Repair if door is less than 10 years old and repair cost is less than 50% of replacement cost. Replace if 15+ years old or multiple component failures.
Q: What's the best garage door insulation for Michigan?
A: R-12 minimum for attached garages in Detroit climate. R-16 (Intellicore) recommended for best energy efficiency.
Safety & Warranty
Q: Are garage door springs dangerous to replace yourself?
A: Yes. Extremely dangerous. Torsion springs are under 200+ lbs of tension. DIY spring replacement causes 20,000+ injuries/year.
Q: What warranty do you offer?
A: 1-year labor warranty. 3-5 year parts warranty (varies by component and manufacturer).
Service Area
Q: What areas do you serve?
A: All of Metro Detroit within 30-mile radius: Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Warren, Troy, Royal Oak, and 15+ other cities.
Q: Do you work in bad weather?
A: Yes. Snow, ice, rain - we show up. Your garage door emergency doesn't wait for good weather.