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Garage Door Repair in Houston, TX

Compare 6 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $141–$424.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Same Day Garage Door Service & Repair

    4.9★ (1,032 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1032 reviews

    +13464457253Website

  2. 2.PowerLift Garage Door Pros

    5.0★ (101 reviews)

    5.0★ from 101 reviews

    +18322662909Website

  3. 3.Eagle Garage Door Repair Houston

    4.9★ (110 reviews)

    4.9★ from 110 reviews

    +17135811961Website

  4. 4.WeFix Garage Door Repair

    5.0★ (93 reviews)

    5.0★ from 93 reviews

    +17132578551Website

  5. 5.Tx Fast And Affordable Garage Door Services

    5.0★ (70 reviews)

    5.0★ from 70 reviews

    +12819898338Website

  6. 6.ASAP Garage Door Service

    4.9★ (72 reviews)

    4.9★ from 72 reviews

    +18328628496Website

Garage Door Repair Cost in Houston

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

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Garage door repair$141–$424/job
Spring replacement$188–$424/job
Opener installation$283–$659/job
New door installation$942–$3,768/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Houston run about 6% 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 Houston, rated 5.0★ on average across 1,478 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state handyman or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work are licensed by the state and need the appropriate license at any job size
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit

License required: No state handyman license; municipal registration

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Houston

How much does garage door repair cost in Houston?

Garage door repair in Houston typically runs $141-$424, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Houston?

We track 6 garage door companies serving Houston.

Is garage door repair in Houston above the national average?

Garage door work in Houston runs about -5.8% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Houston winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Houston lows near 44F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Houston heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 93F in Houston 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 Houston?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Houston pros typically charge $141-$424 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in TX?

In TX, Texas has no state handyman or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Houston, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Houston garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around December 20 in Houston catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.