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Garage Door Repair in Knoxville, TN

Compare 6 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $140–$419.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Anytime Garage Door

    4.9★ (1,189 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1189 reviews

    +18653465162Website

  2. 2.OGD Overhead Garage Door

    4.7★ (384 reviews)

    4.7★ from 384 reviews

    +18659108873Website

  3. 3.Williams Door Company

    4.7★ (384 reviews)

    4.7★ from 384 reviews

    +18655390222Website

  4. 4.Merritt Garage Doors and Services, INC.

    4.9★ (75 reviews)

    4.9★ from 75 reviews

    +18659335319Website

  5. 5.Garage Door Solutions of TN

    5.0★ (67 reviews)

    5.0★ from 67 reviews

    +18652133038Website

  6. 6.MD Garage Doors LLC

    5.0★ (32 reviews)

    5.0★ from 32 reviews

    +14239614111Website

Garage Door Repair Cost in Knoxville

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

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
Garage door repair$140–$419/job
Spring replacement$186–$419/job
Opener installation$279–$652/job
New door installation$931–$3,724/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Knoxville 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 6 companies serving Knoxville, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,131 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Tennessee requires a home improvement license for residential remodeling between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above
  • The home improvement license applies in counties that have opted into the program, including the largest metro counties
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Tennessee home improvement license ($3,000-$25,000) or contractor license ($25,000+)

Sources: www.tn.gov

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Knoxville

How much does garage door repair cost in Knoxville?

Garage door repair in Knoxville typically runs $140-$419, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Knoxville?

We track 6 garage door companies serving Knoxville.

Is garage door repair in Knoxville above the national average?

Garage door work in Knoxville runs about -6.9% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Knoxville winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Knoxville lows near 27F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Knoxville heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 88F in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Knoxville pros typically charge $140-$419 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in TN?

In TN, Tennessee requires a home improvement license for residential remodeling between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above. Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Knoxville, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Knoxville garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around October 30 in Knoxville catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.