Garage Door Repair in Redondo Beach, CA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Redondo Beach homes, from Riviera Village to the streets near the South Bay Galleria. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Townhome and condo doors
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Redondo Beach from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Redondo Beach from Aviation Park in the north to Riviera Village in the south, and from the Municipal Pier east to the South Bay Galleria. Searching for garage door repair near me in Redondo Beach, ZIP 90277 and 90278? Call (213) 340-4232 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
Townhomes, condos and 1970s houses by the bay
According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 estimates, Redondo Beach has about 30,750 housing units and a median year built of 1973. About 53 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and detached single-family houses make up about 40 percent of all units. Add attached homes such as townhomes and the share reaches about 53 percent, and buildings with 20 or more units hold about 18 percent.
A median build year of 1973 puts many original doors, springs and openers at around 50 years old. Redondo Beach is one of the three Beach Cities on southern Santa Monica Bay, with Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, and it stretches from Riviera Village in the south to Aviation Park in the north. If your garage is in a townhome or condo building, tell us when you call whether it has a gate or a shared driveway so we can plan access.
Pacific Coast Highway, Artesia Boulevard, Hawthorne Boulevard, Catalina Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue are the main streets, and Redondo Beach station is the end of Metro's K Line. Whatever the street, we check the whole door, because when one original part fails the rollers, hinges and cables beside it have done the same work.
- Original springs and openers on 1970s doors
- Townhome and condo garages
- Battery backup upgrades on older openers
What your garage door is telling you in Redondo Beach
A starting point. We confirm the cause on site.
| The door does this | Common cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Slams down or will not lift | A broken torsion spring | Replace the spring set, balance the door, test the safety reverse |
| Opener hums but the door stays put | A broken spring or a disconnected trolley | Find which one failed, then repair and rebalance |
| One side hangs lower than the other | A slipped or snapped lift cable | Replace the cable, check the drum and level the door |
| Loud grinding or rattling | Dry or worn rollers, loose hinges | Replace rollers and hinges, lubricate and tighten |
| Reverses before it reaches the floor | Misaligned or dirty safety sensors | Clean and realign the sensors, test the reverse |
Do not run a door that is crooked or heavy.
Garage doors we service in and near Redondo Beach
Home styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What customers say
Real reviews from our Google listing, copied as the customers wrote them.
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
Called the office to let them know my issues and asked if we could get someone out to look at my door. Was told between 11-12...drove home from work at 11:05 and Emil was waiting and ready to get to work. Not knowing anything about how to fix a garage door, Emil did a great job explaining why I was having issues. Quoted a reasonable price (well at least what I thought was reasonable) and less than 40 minute later he had fixed the problem. Great customer service from intake of the call to fixing my door! If you need a garage door repair...support local business and give them your business, you won't be disappointed.Guadalupe · Google review
My garage door and opener were pretty banged up and not working properly. Emil Garage Doors came out, did a thorough evaluation of door and all it's parts. Even though the previous home owner rigged up the garage door opener with the wrong springs and parts, Emil repaired the door and saved us money by using some of the old parts. That kind of honesty will get 5 stars all day long. Thank you Emil Garage Doors for your great service.Bradford · Google review
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Services in this city
Garage door repair
Doors that stick, shake, scrape, tilt or will not move. We find the failed part and fix it.
Learn moreSpring repair
Torsion and extension spring replacement, balanced and tested.
Learn moreCable repair
Lift cables, drums and brackets, with the door leveled.
Learn moreOpener repair and installation
Chain, belt and wall-mount openers with the battery backup California requires.
Learn moreNew garage doors
Modern, glass, wood-look and carriage-house doors, installed and hauled away.
Learn moreGate repair
Driveway gates and operators.
Learn more
What Redondo Beach weather does to a garage door
According to NOAA's 2000-2020 normals as reported on Wikipedia, Redondo Beach has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Average daily highs run from about 72 degrees in June to about 76 degrees in July, August and September, and about 14 inches of precipitation falls across roughly 35 days a year. The record high is 102 degrees, set in October. Damp days still send moisture to the bottom seal and the lowest rollers.
Santa Ana winds are most common from October through March. On October 11, 2016, nearly 100,000 customers lost power in South Bay cities that included Redondo Beach, and a working battery backup is what lets the opener lift the door when that happens. The manual release is the second option, so know where it is.
Twice a year, wipe the tracks, oil the rollers and hinges, and look at the bottom seal. Press the battery-backup test button, and test the safety reverse by laying a board flat under the door.
- Check the bottom seal after damp weather
- Test the battery backup twice a year
- Know where the manual release is
Prices in Redondo Beach
| 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 Redondo Beach
Battery backup. California requires a battery backup on residential garage door openers sold or installed in the state (Health and Safety Code section 19892). A new door cannot be connected to an older opener that lacks one. See opener installation.
Design rules. Planned communities and historic overlays can limit door style and color. Ask before you choose a new door: new garage doors.
Redondo Beach permits. Redondo Beach has its own Building and Safety Division at 415 Diamond Street, phone (310) 318-0636. The city page says to call to find out whether a building permit is required, and the online over-the-counter permit types it lists are reroof, electrical, plumbing and mechanical, not garage doors. We could not confirm a garage-door-specific rule, so call the division before a replacement. Contractors need a valid City business license before a permit is issued.
Four steps from call to done
You call or send the form
Give us your street or neighborhood and describe the problem.
We look at the door
We check the part that failed and the parts that carry load around it.
We agree on the work
You hear the options and the price, and nothing starts until you say yes.
We fix it and test it
We run the door through full cycles and test the safety sensors and the reverse.
Redondo Beach garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Redondo Beach?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Redondo Beach (ZIP 90277 and 90278) 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 Redondo Beach?
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 Redondo Beach?
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 codes do you serve in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach uses ZIP codes 90277 and 90278. ZIP 90277 also covers part of west Torrance, so tell us your street when you call and we confirm we reach your address.
Does a garage door replacement need a permit in Redondo Beach?
We could not confirm a garage-door-specific rule. The City's Building and Safety Division says to call (310) 318-0636 to find out whether a permit is required for your work, so ask before a replacement.
Do you service townhomes and condos in Redondo Beach?
Yes. According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 estimates, about 18 percent of Redondo Beach homes are in buildings with 20 or more units and about 13 percent are attached homes such as townhomes. Tell us when you call if your garage has a gate or a shared driveway.
Can a handyman fix a garage door?
A handyman can handle a simple job like a sensor or a 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 Redondo Beach?
Yes. See gate repair and electric gate repair.
Also serving near Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach is next to Hermosa Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale and Torrance, with Manhattan Beach just to the north. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Garage door acting up in Redondo Beach?
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