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Garage Door Repair in Shreveport, LA

Compare 5 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $140–$420.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Shreveport

  1. 1.OGD Overhead Garage Door

    4.7★ (616 reviews)

    4.7★ from 616 reviews

    +13182020662Website

  2. 2.Hometeam Garage Doors

    5.0★ (61 reviews)

    5.0★ from 61 reviews

    +13186033777Website

  3. 3.Avallone Door Co LLC

    4.7★ (62 reviews)

    4.7★ from 62 reviews

    +13187986736Website

  4. 4.OGD Overhead Garage Door

    4.9★ (11 reviews)

    4.9★ from 11 reviews

    +13182020667Website

  5. 5.American Door Installers

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +13186039231

Garage Door Repair Cost in Shreveport

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

ServiceTypical range in Shreveport
Garage door repair$140–$420/job
Spring replacement$187–$420/job
Opener installation$280–$654/job
New door installation$934–$3,736/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Shreveport run about 7% below 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 5 companies serving Shreveport, rated 4.8★ on average across 760 customer reviews.

Shreveport Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Shreveport's weather means for scheduling garage door repair.

Last spring frost
March 10
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
51.41"
Heating degree days
2,225
Cooling degree days
2,481
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan36.2°57.3°4.2"
Feb39.7°61.5°4.75"
Mar46.3°69.5°4.14"
Apr53.6°76.9°4.19"
May62.7°83.8°4.93"
Jun69.5°90.1°5.4"
Jul72.7°93.4°3.65"
Aug72.1°94.1°2.73"
Sep65.6°88.2°3.16"
Oct54.6°78.2°4.96"
Nov45.2°67.5°4.53"
Dec37.7°58.5°4.77"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Shreveport.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Louisiana requires LSLBC home improvement registration for residential improvement projects over $7,500, and a residential contractor license above $75,000
  • Home improvement registrants file a $10,000 bond
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Louisiana home improvement registration (projects $7,500 to $75,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov, lslbc.gov

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Shreveport

How much does garage door repair cost in Shreveport?

Garage door repair in Shreveport typically runs $140-$420, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Shreveport?

We track 5 garage door companies serving Shreveport.

Is garage door repair in Shreveport above the national average?

Garage door work in Shreveport runs about -6.6% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Shreveport winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Shreveport lows near 36F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Shreveport heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 94F in Shreveport 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 Shreveport?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Shreveport pros typically charge $140-$420 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in LA?

In LA, Louisiana requires LSLBC home improvement registration for residential improvement projects over $7,500, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Shreveport, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Shreveport garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around November 19 in Shreveport catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.