Garage Door Repair in Van Nuys, CA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Van Nuys homes, townhomes and apartment garages, from Roscoe Boulevard to Oxnard Street. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Homes, townhomes and apartments
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Van Nuys from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Van Nuys from Roscoe Boulevard to Oxnard Street, from the civic center to the neighborhoods near Van Nuys Airport. Searching for garage door repair near me in Van Nuys, ZIP 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411? Call (213) 340-4232 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
Van Nuys areas we serve
Areas are described by their landmarks, from local sources. Call if yours is not listed.
| Part of Van Nuys | What is there | What we often see on garage doors |
|---|---|---|
| Central Van Nuys | The Valley Municipal Building on Sylvan Street, the branch library on Sylmar Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard | Apartment rows and older houses near the civic center |
| North toward Roscoe Boulevard | Roscoe and Van Nuys boulevards, with Panorama City and North Hills next door | Apartment and shared garage doors |
| West toward Van Nuys Airport | Van Nuys Airport on the west side, with Lake Balboa beyond | Single-family houses, many from the postwar years |
| Historic overlay area | A section of Van Nuys covered by the City's Historic Preservation Overlay Zone | Older Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Spanish and ranch houses |
Van Nuys ZIP codes are 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411; 91409 is for PO boxes.
A renter-heavy neighborhood with a historic core
According to the City's profile for the Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks plan area (ACS 2020-2024), about 29 percent of homes are single housing units, about 70 percent are in multi-unit buildings and about 70 percent of occupied homes are rented. The plan area is wider than Van Nuys alone, but it shows the mix: garage doors here often belong to apartment and townhome buildings as well as single houses. About half of the homes in the plan area were built before 1970.
Van Nuys was founded in 1911 and Los Angeles annexed it in 1915. The Valley Municipal Building, the 1932 Art Deco city hall at 14410 Sylvan Street, anchors the center, and Van Nuys Airport opened on the west side in 1928. The City also lists a Van Nuys Historic Preservation Overlay Zone for a section of the neighborhood, with Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Spanish Revival and ranch houses.
A door that serves several households opens and closes far more often than a single-family door, so we replace springs and cables as a set and look over the rest of the door at the same visit.
- Shared and multi-unit garage doors
- Older doors in the historic core
- Springs and cables on heavily used 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.
Garage doors we service in and near Van Nuys
Home styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
Prices in Van Nuys
| 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.
What Van Nuys weather does to a garage door
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Van Nuys Airport show an average high near 68 degrees in January and near 93 degrees in August, with about 13 inches of rain a year and February the wettest month. Long hot spells dry out lubricant and age plastic parts, and the wet months push moisture into tracks and bottom seals.
Heat also strains the power grid. The day after the late-August 2017 heat, LADWP still had 819 customers without power in the Van Nuys area, and in the September 2024 heat wave 109,827 customers lost power at some point, with the Valley hit hardest. Santa Ana winds usually blow 10 to 25 times a year and can gust past 40 mph.
Learn where the emergency release cord is and how it works before the next outage. Practice with the door closed, then check that the door feels balanced by hand. If it is heavy or will not stay halfway up, do not force it and call us.
- Know your manual release before an outage
- Test the battery backup twice a year
- Wipe tracks and sensors after wind
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
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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.
Learn moreBattery backup, permits and design rules in Van Nuys
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.
Permits. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists same-size, same-type door and window change-outs in its Express Permit program for residential buildings, but we could not confirm a garage-door-specific rule, so check with LADBS before a replacement.
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.
Historic overlay. The City lists a Van Nuys Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, adopted in 2005, for a section of the neighborhood. If your home is inside it, check with LA City Planning before changing the look of a street-facing garage door. We do not have the zone's street boundaries, so ask the city whether your address is inside.
Also serving near Van Nuys
Van Nuys borders North Hills, Panorama City, Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa and Northridge. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Van Nuys garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Van Nuys?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Van Nuys (ZIP 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411) 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 Van Nuys?
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 Van Nuys?
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 Van Nuys?
Van Nuys uses ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411 for home delivery, and 91409 is for PO boxes. ZIP codes 91406 and 91411 also reach parts of Lake Balboa and Sherman Oaks, so call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Is Van Nuys a historic overlay area?
A section of Van Nuys is covered by the City's Van Nuys Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, adopted in 2005. If your home is inside it, check with LA City Planning before changing the look of a street-facing garage door. We do not have the zone's street boundaries, so ask the city whether your address is inside.
Can a handyman fix a garage door in Van Nuys?
A handyman can handle a sensor or a roller. Springs and cables are under high tension and need a trained technician, so call us for those.
Do you repair garage doors at apartments and shared garages in Van Nuys?
Yes. Shared doors open and close many more times a day than a single-family door, so the springs and cables wear out sooner. We replace them as a set and check the rest of the door. If you rent, ask your landlord or property manager before you book a door you do not own.
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 Van Nuys?
Yes. See gate repair and electric gate repair.
Garage door acting up in Van Nuys?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.