Garage Door Repair in Montebello, CA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Montebello homes, from Whittier Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard to Town Center and the hills. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on 1960s-era homes
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Montebello from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Montebello from Bicknell Park in the west to Grant Rea Park in the east, and from Montebello Town Center in the north-east to the Chet Holifield Library in the south. Searching for garage door repair near me in Montebello, ZIP 90640? Call (213) 340-4232 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
What customers say
Real reviews from our Google listing, copied as the customers wrote them.
Great company to use for garage door work. Came out promptly, over a weekend when I could not get others to respond. Efficient work, very knowledgeable, very friendly. I would not hesitate to contact them first the next time I need service.Courtney · Google review
Incredible honest work. Emil took care of all the repairs needed in order for my garage door to work again. I know I need a new garage door but I can't afford it right now this company was nice enough to fix it instead of hounding me for more money to get a new door. Emil was so nice that he even provided me a price. I was so happy he said I could call him when I had the money and he would honor me the price. amazing company to reach out to.Jasmine · Google review
Came out same day I place the request & was very professional and helpful. I’m pleased how quickly he got the job done and the garage door is working great now.Shawntae · Google review
I have been using them for few years. They are professional, reliable (especially in emergencies (springs breaking)), customer service is always polite and helpful, and their prices cannot be beat!!Deborah · Google review
Doesn't get any better than this guy! I have recently purchased a condo with a broken garage door opener. It was missing some brackets. I called them, and Emil came out promptly the next morning. On time! He was able to run back to his shop and get the bracket I needed. It took him less than an hour to complete the entire project! My garage door works great now. I said a little thank you to Emil as I opened my garage door late last night and drove in my garage. I would definitely call him again if I needed anything done with my garage door. Highly recommend, plus he's just a super nice guy, which the process so much easier. Thanks Emil!Winston · Google review
Emil Garage Doors are my GO TO business for all things related to garage door repair, replacement and door openers! Talk about the gold standard for superb professional courteous responsive customer service - these guys are always on time, their rates are very reasonable and IMO lowest in town, and their work is always quality - from spring replacements to extra FOB programming & delivery! The owner is the real deal and makes good on all promises - We love doing business with him and don't hesitate to refer this business to all. He's that good!Ryan · Google review
5-Star Rated on Google · Read all our reviews on Google · All customer reviews
Half houses, half apartments, and a city that rents more than it owns
According to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimates (five-year), Montebello has about 20,400 housing units and a median year built of 1963. About 47 percent are detached single-family houses and 9 percent are attached homes; about 14 percent are in buildings of two to four units and about 28 percent are in buildings of five or more. About 54 percent of occupied homes are rented and 46 percent are owner-occupied.
Montebello was developed from 1899 land under the name Newmark and renamed Montebello in 1920, when it was incorporated on October 16. It is part of the Gateway Cities, and its northern part is in the San Gabriel Valley. Whittier Boulevard, Beverly Boulevard, Washington Boulevard and Cleveland Avenue are main streets, Grant Rea Park is home to the Montebello Barnyard Zoo, and the Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe stands in Sanchez Adobe Park in East Montebello.
A median build year in the 1960s means many garage doors and openers here are original or replaced once. With more renters than owners and a large share of multi-family buildings, we often work with a landlord or property manager who approves the repair; give us their name and number when you call.
- Original 1960s springs, rollers and openers
- Landlord and property manager approvals
- Battery-backup openers on replacement doors
Garage doors we service in and near Montebello
Home styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What your garage door is telling you in Montebello
A starting point. We confirm the cause on site.
| The door does this | Common cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| The door is heavy and will not stay up | A spring has lost tension or broken | Replace the springs as a set and rebalance the door |
| The door jumped off its track | A bent track or a broken roller | Straighten or replace the track, replace rollers, reset the door |
| The opener runs but nothing moves | A stripped gear, broken spring or a disconnected door | Test the opener, repair or replace the failed part |
| The door closes crooked | A stretched or slipped cable | Replace the cable and level the door |
| The remote works only close to the door | A weak battery, receiver or antenna | Replace the battery and test the receiver |
Do not run a door that is crooked or heavy.
What Montebello's weather does to a garage door
Wikipedia's Montebello climate box uses the Western Regional Climate Center's Montebello station, and we treat its figures as nearby readings, not exact numbers for every street. The station shows average daily highs of 69.7 degrees in January and 89.4 in August, an annual average high of 79, a record high of 113 and about 14.4 inches of rain a year, mostly in winter. Summer heat dries the lubricant on rollers and hinges, and winter rain settles into the lower tracks.
On March 22, 2023, a high-end EF1 tornado hit Montebello and damaged 17 structures, according to Wikipedia, and the National Weather Service called it the strongest in the Los Angeles area since March 1983. The Fire Department says more than 600 hillside acres are in the draft CAL FIRE map. In the January 2025 Santa Ana windstorm, Southern California Edison reported widespread outages across the region, and we found no Montebello outage count. A battery backup lets the door open when the power is out.
After a windy day, wipe the dust off the tracks and the sensor lenses, then press the battery-backup test button. Each season, add lubricant to the rollers and hinges.
- Wipe tracks and sensors after windy days
- Test the battery backup twice a year
- Lubricate rollers and hinges before summer
Montebello areas we serve
Areas are described by their landmarks, from the city and Wikipedia. Call if yours is not listed.
| Part of Montebello | What is there | What we often see on garage doors |
|---|---|---|
| West, around Bicknell Park and City Hall | Bicknell Park, which holds the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument, and City Hall on West Beverly Boulevard | A mix of houses and multi-family buildings |
| East, around Grant Rea Park | Grant Rea Park and the Montebello Barnyard Zoo, with Sanchez Adobe Park in East Montebello | Single-family houses and apartment garages |
| South, near Reggie Rodriguez Park and the Chet Holifield Library | Reggie Rodriguez Park and the Chet Holifield Library on South Greenwood Avenue | Houses and apartment buildings of many ages |
| North-east, near Montebello Town Center | Montebello Town Center, at 2134 Town Center Drive | A mix of houses and multi-family buildings |
Montebello uses ZIP code 90640.
Services in this city
Broken spring?
We replace torsion and extension springs as a set and rebalance the door.
Learn moreDoor off track or crooked?
Track, roller and cable repair, with the door leveled and tested.
Learn moreOpener not working?
Repair or replace chain, belt and wall-mount openers, with battery backup.
Learn moreDoor won't open or close?
General garage door repair for the failed part and what wore with it.
Learn moreTime for a new door?
Steel, glass, wood-look and carriage-house doors, installed.
Learn moreGate stuck?
Swing and sliding gate repair, operators and keypads.
Learn morePrices in Montebello
| Service | Price | What affects it |
|---|---|---|
| 12-point safety inspection | $89 | Springs, cables, rollers, tracks, sensors and opener checked |
| Torsion spring pair, standard two-car door (10,000 cycle) | $250 to $450 | Door weight and size |
| Heavy-duty torsion springs (25,000+ cycle, heavy, wood or oversized doors) | $350 to $900 | Door weight, spring wire size and cycle rating |
| Lift cable replacement, pair | $175 to $350 | Door weight and cable length |
| Belt-drive opener with battery backup, installed | $550 to $900 | Horsepower, smart features, door size |
| Wall-mount (jackshaft) opener, installed | $900 to $1,400 | Door size, headroom and wiring |
| Insulated steel garage door, 16x7, installed | $1,800 to $3,600 | Short or long panel, windows and color |
| Full-view aluminum and glass door, 16x7, installed | $4,500 to $9,000 | Glass type and frame color |
Prices reviewed November 2026. Final price is confirmed after we see the problem.
Battery backup, permits and design rules in Montebello
Battery backup. California Health and Safety Code section 19892 says residential garage door openers sold or installed in the state need a battery backup, and a replacement garage door cannot be connected to an older residential opener that lacks one. See opener installation.
HOAs and style rules. If you live in a planned community or a historic overlay, check style and color rules before you choose a new door. See new garage doors for styles.
Montebello Building and Safety Division. The division's permit technician line is (323) 887-1497 and its building inspector line is (323) 887-1458; the office is open Monday to Thursday and closed Friday (Building and Safety page). A search result showed the address as 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., the same address as City Hall, but the city page we read did not list one, so confirm the address before you visit. The page does not mention garage doors and asks you to contact the division before any project to learn whether permits and inspections are required. We could not confirm a garage-door-specific rule, so call (323) 887-1497 before a replacement.
Hillside properties. The city's Fire Department says more than 600 hillside acres are in the draft CAL FIRE map. Ask the Fire Department about your address. We found no Montebello historic district rule that applies to garage doors.
How we repair a garage door
Describe the problem
Tell us the neighborhood, what you hear and what the door does.
Inspect before we quote
We look over the springs, cables, track, rollers and opener.
Price before work
You get the price and your options before we begin.
Balance and safety test
We balance the door and test the safety reverse before we leave.
Also serving near Montebello
Montebello borders Monterey Park and Rosemead to the north, Commerce to the south, Pico Rivera to the east and Los Angeles and East Los Angeles to the west. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Montebello garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Montebello?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Montebello (ZIP 90640) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (213) 340-4232, tell us your street or neighborhood and what the door does, and we book the soonest visit. See garage door repair near me.
What is the average price to repair a garage door in Montebello?
Typical prices: a 12-point safety inspection is $89, a torsion spring pair for a standard two-car door is $250 to $450 (heavy-duty springs $350 to $900), a cable pair is $175 to $350, and a belt-drive opener installed with battery backup is $550 to $900. The final price is confirmed after we see the door.
What is the most common garage door repair in Montebello?
Broken torsion springs are among the most common garage door repairs, because springs wear out after a set number of open-and-close cycles. Cables, rollers, safety sensors and off-track doors follow. See garage door spring repair.
How much is a service call for a garage door?
Our 12-point safety inspection is $89. It covers the springs, cables, rollers, tracks, sensors and opener, and we explain what we find before any repair starts.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a garage door?
A repair is usually cheaper when the door itself is sound and only a spring, cable, roller or sensor failed. Replacement makes sense when panels are bent or rotted, the door is very old or the opening needs a different size. We tell you which one fits before we start.
Which ZIP code do you serve in Montebello?
Montebello street addresses use ZIP code 90640, and we found no PO-box-only or special ZIP code listed for the city. We could not confirm whether 90640 also covers any addresses outside the city limits, so tell us your street when you call.
Does a garage door replacement need a permit in Montebello?
We could not confirm a garage-door-specific rule, because the Building and Safety page does not mention garage doors. Call the division at (323) 887-1497 and ask whether your door or opener swap needs a permit before the work starts.
Is my Montebello home in a fire hazard zone?
The city's Fire Department says more than 600 hillside acres are in the draft CAL FIRE map. Ask the Fire Department about your address.
Can a handyman fix a garage door?
A handyman can often deal with a sensor that needs realigning or a worn roller. Springs and cables are under high tension and need a trained technician, so call us for those.
Does California require a battery backup on a garage door opener?
Yes. California Health and Safety Code section 19892 says residential openers sold or installed in the state need a battery backup, and a replacement garage door cannot be connected to an older residential opener that lacks one.
Do you also repair gates in Montebello?
Yes. See gate repair and electric gate repair.
Garage door acting up in Montebello?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.