Garage Door Repair in Temple City, CA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Temple City homes, from Las Tunas Drive to Live Oak Park and Temple City High School. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on 1950s houses
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Temple City from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Temple City from the Las Tunas Drive sheriff station area in the west to Live Oak Park in the east, and from Temple City High School in the north to Temple City Boulevard in the south. Searching for garage door repair near me in Temple City, ZIP 91780? Call (213) 340-4232 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
Single-family houses on lots laid out in the 1920s
According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 five-year estimates for the city, the median home was built in 1959, about 63 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and about 86 percent are single-family houses, most of them detached. A typical house here is more than 65 years old, so an original door or opener is often past 20 years of daily use.
Walter P. Temple bought 400 acres in 1923 and divided them into lots so that ordinary families could own homes, and the city was incorporated in 1960. City Hall and Temple City Park sit on Las Tunas Drive, which runs east and west through the middle of town, and Rosemead Boulevard (State Route 19) runs north and south.
A spring is rated for a set number of open-and-close cycles, and a door that has run for decades usually has more than one tired part. We look over the springs, cables, rollers, hinges and opener together instead of fixing only the part that failed.
- Original springs and openers on 1950s houses
- Balance checks on older wood and steel doors
- Opener replacement with battery backup
What your garage door is telling you in Temple City
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.
Garage doors we service in and near Temple City
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.
The replacement of my broken spring was done quickly and professionaly. I was also provided an explanation on why the tension was set as it was. I was called in advance to be informed of the arrival time. Great job as it has been in the pastFrancine · Google review
My garage door spring broke the other evening and I was unable to open my door. I contacted them first thing the next day. They were able to give me an appointment for later in that day. The service technician called prior to arrival as promised & arrived shortly afterwards. He recommended some additional service to the door in addition to the springs which I accepted. The door was repaired in less than 2 hours & now works better than ever. Thank youBrandi · Google review
Great to work with, gave us good advise and very knowledgeable with garage door springs . We could not find anyone to do our repair ASAP as it was a small project, but that did not matter to them. They traveled 2 hours to get the work done. Tech who did our repair was very personable, fast and did an excellent job.Theresa · Google review
I was really happy with the work Emil did for me. He was a responsive communicator, arrived on time, and did a quality job on the repair I needed. I would hire him again without hesitation.Serenity · Google review
Technician, Emil, was prompt and efficient to identify and fix the issues with our garage door. Rest assured that I won’t hesitate to call these folks if repair is needed.MeMee · Google review
Emil responded to my request for service promptly. He scheduled service for the next day and showed up on time. He was friendly and polite. He Immediately identified the problems and fixed them effectively and efficiently. He showed resourcefulness in coming up with a used part for an old door opener control and in coming up with a practical solution for stabilizing the door connection to the opener. Price for the work was very fair. Great company !! Thank you!!Christina · Google review
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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.
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What Temple City weather does to a garage door
Temple City has no weather station and no climate table of its own, so these figures are from the table for El Monte, about three miles south-east. Wikipedia's El Monte table, which cites an archived weather-site page, gives mean daily highs of 80 degrees in June, 85 in July, 87 in August and 85 in September, and about 18 inches of rain a year. Summer heat dries out lubricant, and winter rain collects in the lower tracks and under the bottom seal.
News reports at the time said a Santa Ana windstorm in early December 2011 hit Temple City hard and left much of the city without power for days. When the power goes out, a door with no working battery backup can trap a car inside, so know where your manual release cord is and test it.
Each spring, press the battery-backup test button, run the door through a few full cycles and listen for scraping. Then lay a flat board under the door and confirm that it reverses when it touches the board.
- Test the battery backup twice a year
- Keep the manual release cord easy to reach
- Lubricate rollers and hinges before summer
Prices in Temple City
| 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 Temple City
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.
Temple City Building & Safety. The city's Building & Safety office reviews plans, issues permits and inspects structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work (templecityca.gov), and general questions go to (626) 285-0488. The city page does not mention garage doors, so we could not confirm whether a like-for-like garage door or opener replacement needs a permit. Ask Building & Safety before you replace a door in a new opening or change any wiring.
Fire zone note. The county's fire hazard map layer shows every sampled point across Temple City outside the Moderate, High and Very High wildfire zones. That is a point sample of a state recommendation map, not a check of your lot, and the city's own ordinance was not checked.
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.
Temple City garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Temple City?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Temple City (ZIP 91780) 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 Temple City?
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 Temple City?
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 Temple City?
Temple City uses ZIP code 91780, its only standard ZIP code. We also serve neighboring San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte and Arcadia, so call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Does a garage door replacement need a permit in Temple City?
We could not confirm a garage-door-specific rule. The Temple City Building and Safety page lists permits for structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work but does not mention garage doors, so call (626) 285-0488 before you replace a door in a new opening or change wiring.
Is Temple City in a wildfire zone?
The county's fire hazard map layer shows sampled points across Temple City outside the wildfire zones, because the city is flat and urban. It is a point sample, so keep your tracks clean and your opener's battery backup working for any power cut.
Can a handyman fix a garage door?
A handyman can usually handle a sensor or a roller. Springs and cables hold a lot of 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 Temple City?
Yes. See gate repair and electric gate repair.
Also serving near Temple City
Temple City borders San Gabriel to the west, Rosemead to the south-west and south, El Monte to the south-east and Arcadia to the north and east, with Pasadena, Alhambra and San Marino nearby. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Garage door acting up in Temple City?
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