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).
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.