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Garage Door Repair in Los Angeles, CA

Compare 3 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $171–$513.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Los Angeles

  1. 1.Jason's Garages

    4.8★ (49 reviews)

    4.8★ from 49 reviews

    +13108612620Website

  2. 2.Dr Garage Doors Repair Services

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +13109974742

  3. 3.Limitless Garage Door Repair

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

    +15624731231Website

Garage Door Repair Cost in Los Angeles

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Los Angeles
Garage door repair$171–$513/job
Spring replacement$228–$513/job
Opener installation$342–$798/job
New door installation$1,140–$4,560/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Los Angeles run about 14% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Los Angeles, rated 4.9★ on average across 82 customer reviews.

Los Angeles Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Los Angeles's weather means for scheduling garage door repair.

Annual precipitation
13.93"
Heating degree days
1,368
Cooling degree days
712
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan47.8°65.1°2.81"
Feb48.7°65.9°3.75"
Mar50.4°67.4°2.39"
Apr52.8°70.3°0.6"
May56.6°71.7°0.31"
Jun59.8°74.6°0.06"
Jul62.7°77.9°0.01"
Aug62.9°78.6°0.01"
Sep61.7°77.7°0.11"
Oct57.3°74.3°0.53"
Nov51.2°68.8°1.22"
Dec47.3°64.6°2.13"

NOAA station data 1.01 miles from Los Angeles.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • California requires a CSLB contractor license for any job of $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials, or any job that requires a building permit (Business and Professions Code 7048)
  • Unlicensed workers below that limit must disclose in writing that they are not licensed
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: CSLB license required for jobs of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Los Angeles

How much does garage door repair cost in Los Angeles?

Garage door repair in Los Angeles typically runs $171-$513, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Los Angeles?

We track 3 garage door companies serving Los Angeles.

Is garage door repair in Los Angeles above the national average?

Garage door work in Los Angeles runs about +14% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Los Angeles winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Los Angeles lows near 47F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Los Angeles heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 79F in Los Angeles can make an opener's motor and a door's weatherseal work harder, and a door that reverses on hot days often has a sensor or travel-limit issue rather than a failed opener.

Should I replace a garage door spring myself in Los Angeles?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Los Angeles pros typically charge $171-$513 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in CA?

In CA, California requires a CSLB contractor license for any job of $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials, or any job that requires a building permit (Business and Professions Code 7048). Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Los Angeles, especially where wind-load ratings apply.