The $49 bait
A cheap tune-up ad gets the tech in your garage. The invoice ends up at $500–1,000.
Garage opener broken? Get the honest price to fix it.
Snap a photo, upload a quote or describe it. We'll tell you what's likely wrong, the parts it takes and what a fair garage door pro charges in your ZIP.
Related garage door problems
Typical fair prices
- Torsion spring replacement (pair, installed)$150–$350
- Rollers (set)$64–$344
- Lift cables (pair)$51–$284
- Garage door opener$384–$1,374
National installed ranges, including a typical service call where one applies. Your check adjusts labor for your ZIP code.
What people get quoted vs. what's fair
| Job | Quoted | Fair range |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion spring pair replacement | $895 | $150–$350 |
| "$49 tune-up" that became a full rebuild | $1,100 | $150–$350 |
Fair labor: $75–$125 an hour. After-hours work can fairly cost up to 1.5x. Your check uses the numbers on your own quote and your ZIP.
Common garage door repair tricks
"Lifetime" springs
Upcharging hundreds for high-cycle springs that cost a few dollars more wholesale.
Replace the whole door
A new door pitched for a broken spring or a bent panel.