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Garage Door Repair in Nashville, TN

Compare 6 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $148–$443.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Nashville

  1. 1.Precision Garage Door Service of Nashville

    4.9★ (1,160 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1160 reviews

  2. 2.Overhead Door Company of Nashville

    4.9★ (781 reviews)

    4.9★ from 781 reviews

  3. 3.Blue Jay Garage Doors

    5.0★ (146 reviews)

    5.0★ from 146 reviews

  4. 4.Akins Garage Door Service of Hermitage LLC

    4.8★ (98 reviews)

    4.8★ from 98 reviews

  5. 5.Nashville Garage Door Repair Rescue

    4.9★ (33 reviews)

    4.9★ from 33 reviews

  6. 6.Door Systems | ASSA ABLOY

    3.9★ (8 reviews)

    3.9★ from 8 reviews

Garage Door Repair Cost in Nashville

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

ServiceTypical range in Nashville
Garage door repair$148–$443/job
Spring replacement$197–$443/job
Opener installation$295–$689/job
New door installation$984–$3,936/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Nashville run about 2% 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 Nashville, rated 4.7★ on average across 2,226 customer reviews.

Nashville Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 5
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
3,688
Cooling degree days
1,647
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.4°46.9°3.75"
Feb31.6°51.8°3.94"
Mar39°61°4.11"
Apr47.5°70.5°4"
May56.8°78.2°5.5"
Jun65.4°86°4.14"
Jul69.5°89.3°3.64"
Aug68.4°89°3.17"
Sep60.7°82.4°3.41"
Oct48.9°71.7°3.04"
Nov39.4°60.3°4.31"
Dec31.3°49.5°4.24"

NOAA station data 6.86 miles from Nashville.

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 Nashville

How much does garage door repair cost in Nashville?

Garage door repair in Nashville typically runs $148-$443, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Nashville?

We track 6 garage door companies serving Nashville.

Is garage door repair in Nashville above the national average?

Garage door work in Nashville runs about -1.6% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Nashville winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Nashville lows near 28F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Nashville heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 89F in Nashville 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 Nashville?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Nashville pros typically charge $148-$443 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 Nashville, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Nashville garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around November 1 in Nashville catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.