At Emil Garage Doors, a 12-point safety inspection is $89, rollers, sensors or a tune-up run $150 to $350, an off-track door $175 to $450, a lift cable pair $175 to $350 and a torsion spring pair for a standard two-car door $250 to $450. The final price is confirmed after we see the door and before we start.
1What common garage door repairs cost
These are our typical prices for the jobs we are asked about most. They are ranges because doors differ in weight, size and condition.
| Repair | Price | What affects it |
|---|---|---|
| 12-point safety inspection | $89 | Springs, cables, rollers, tracks, sensors and opener checked |
| Off-track door repair | $175 to $450 | Bent tracks, damaged panels or rollers |
| Rollers (set), sensors or tune-up | $150 to $350 | Number of rollers, sensor type and door size |
| Torsion spring pair, standard two-car door (10,000 cycle) | $250 to $450 | Door weight and size |
| Lift cable replacement, pair | $175 to $350 | Door weight and cable length |
| Cables with new drums | $250 to $450 | Damaged drums or brackets |
Prices reviewed November 2026. Final price is confirmed after we see the problem.
2What changes the price
- Door weight and size. A heavy, wood or oversized door needs stronger springs and more care.
- Parts that are worn together. Cables, drums, rollers and brackets age at the same rate, so one repair often turns up another.
- How much is damaged. A door that left the track may only need rollers, or it may have bent tracks or a damaged panel.
- The opener. Some jobs are the door, and some are the opener or its sensors. A technician sorts out which.
- Timing and access. Evening, weekend and emergency visits can carry a different charge. Ask what it is before you book.
3Why springs are usually priced as a pair
DASMA advises that if a door has two springs, both should be replaced even if only one is broken, because that prevents damage from the second spring breaking and keeps the door working efficiently. Our one-spring price is $180 to $300, but we usually replace both. More in spring replacement cost.
4What a good quote includes
- What failed, in plain words, and what else you saw
- Each part and its size or rating, such as spring length and cycle rating
- Labor and parts shown clearly, with the total before work starts
- Whether the safety reverse and sensors are tested before the technician leaves
- What happens if the technician finds a second problem while on the job
Compare quotes line by line, not by the bottom number. A price far below the others often leaves out parts, testing or the second spring.
5Repair now or replace the door
A single failed part is usually a repair. Several worn parts, panel damage that cannot be fixed or an old door that no longer seals may point to a new door. See repair or replace a garage door and our new garage door ranges. If you are also weighing a new opener, see opener installation cost.
6Do not try the dangerous repairs yourself
Springs and the cables attached to the bottom brackets are under high tension. DASMA says only a trained technician should replace those cables and adjust or loosen the brackets. If the door is heavy, crooked or off track, stop using it and call.
7Get your price
Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors across Southern California, for example in Daly City and Paso Robles, and the city pages cover the state, including Kerman. Call (213) 340-4232 or send the estimate form, tell us what the door does, and we will confirm the price before we start. See garage door repair.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to repair a garage door?
Our typical prices: 12-point safety inspection $89, rollers, sensors or a tune-up $150 to $350, off-track door $175 to $450, lift cable pair $175 to $350 and torsion spring pair $250 to $450. The final price is confirmed after we see the door.
What is the most common garage door repair?
Springs, cables, rollers and sensors are the parts we replace most often. A 12-point inspection shows which of them are worn.
Do you charge to look at the door?
Our 12-point safety inspection is $89. It covers springs, cables, rollers, tracks, sensors and the opener.
Why do garage door repair quotes differ so much?
Door weight, the parts included, whether both springs are replaced and whether testing is part of the price all change the total. Ask for each item in writing.
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