Garage Door Repair in Duxbury, MA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Duxbury homes, from Tremont Street and Washington Street to Powder Point, Gurnet Road and the roads toward Marshfield, Kingston and Pembroke. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on homes by the bays and the beach
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Duxbury from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Duxbury from Franklin Street in the north to Standish Street in the south, and from Autumn Avenue in the west to Gurnet Road in the east. Searching for garage door repair near me in Duxbury, ZIP 02332? Call (617) 644-5527 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.
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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A town of bays, a long beach and shipbuilding history
According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, Duxbury has about 6,400 housing units and about 6,100 households, and the median owner-occupied home is worth about $874,600, roughly one and a half times the Plymouth County median. We could not verify the age of the housing stock or the share of single-family houses, so we do not guess at them.
Wikipedia says Duxbury was settled in 1624 and incorporated in 1637, with a shipbuilding boom in the 1800s and a summer-resort period after the 1871 railroad. It names the Myles Standish Monument, the wooden Powder Point Bridge, Duxbury Beach and the Old Shipbuilder's Historic District. We could not verify any garage door rules there, so ask the town before you change a door in a historic area.
Tell us your street and what the door does, and we book the soonest visit. We weigh and balance each door before choosing new springs.
- Doors on homes from Tremont Street to Powder Point
- Salt air and bay damp on springs, tracks and hinges
- Older districts: ask the town before changing a door
Garage doors we service in and near Duxbury
Home styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What your garage door is telling you in Duxbury
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 Duxbury weather does to a garage door
Duxbury has no climate table that we could read, so the temperatures here come from the nearest NOAA table we found, Wikipedia's Plymouth/Kingston normals for 1991-2020, in the next town south: a January mean daily high of 41.0 degrees and low of 21.8, a July mean high of 84.0, about 53 inches of precipitation and about 38 inches of snow a year. Cold stiffens springs, cables and weatherstripping.
Wikipedia describes Duxbury as bordered by Duxbury Bay, Kingston Bay and Cape Cod Bay, with a long barrier beach. Salt air and bay damp rust springs, tracks and hinges, and a power cut leaves only the manual release.
Before winter, wipe the tracks, lubricate the rollers and hinges, and test the safety reverse. Rinse salt off exposed hardware when you can, and clear ice from the bottom of the door before you run the opener.
- Lubricate rollers and hinges before winter
- Rinse salt from exposed hardware
- Know where the manual release is
Duxbury areas we serve
Areas are described by their streets and landmarks, from local sources. Call if yours is not listed.
| Part of Duxbury | What is there | What we often see on garage doors |
|---|---|---|
| Tremont Street and Town Hall | Town Hall at 878 Tremont Street and the central roads | Older doors and openers on family homes |
| Powder Point and Gurnet Road | The bay side near Powder Point Bridge and Duxbury Beach | Doors close to the water with rust-prone hardware |
| Franklin Street and Union Street | The northern roads toward Marshfield | One- and two-car doors on family homes |
| Standish Street and Autumn Avenue | The southern and western roads toward Kingston | Springs and openers on family homes |
Duxbury has one street ZIP code, 02332. ZIP 02331 is a PO-box ZIP and is not used for street addresses.
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 the safety reverse tested.
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 moreRemote or keypad dead?
New remotes, keypads and receivers, programmed and tested.
Learn morePrices in Duxbury
| 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.
Opener safety, permits and design rules in Duxbury
Opener safety. Federal rules (the Consumer Product Safety Commission's standard for automatic residential garage door operators, 16 CFR part 1211) require openers made for homes to reverse the door when it meets an obstruction and to have a separate entrapment protection device, which on most openers is the pair of photo-eye sensors near the floor. If your opener ignores the sensors or does not reverse, stop using it and call us. See opener installation.
HOAs and style rules. If you live in a planned community or a historic district, check style and color rules before you choose a new door. See new garage doors for styles.
Town permits. Duxbury's Building Department is in Town Hall at 878 Tremont Street; the town main line is 781-934-1100. The town's website blocked us, so we could not read its permit page or confirm a direct extension, and directories disagree on one. We could not confirm whether a garage door replacement or an opener swap needs a permit, so call the town before the work or visit town.duxbury.ma.us. Duxbury's zoning bylaw has a Flood Hazard Overlay District, and a summary of it says development there needs a permit; ask the department whether your street is in it. Wikipedia names the Old Shipbuilder's Historic District, and we could not verify its rules for garage doors.
State rules. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 142A covers residential contracting (repair, alteration, renovation and improvement) on existing owner-occupied buildings of one to four units and bars contractors from working without a registration certificate. The state building code lists work that needs no building permit, but it does not mention garage doors, so the answer from the town is the one that counts.
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 Duxbury
Duxbury borders Marshfield to the north, Pembroke to the west, Kingston to the southwest and Plymouth to the southeast. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Duxbury garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Duxbury?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Duxbury (ZIP 02332) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (617) 644-5527, 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 Duxbury?
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 Duxbury?
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 Duxbury?
Duxbury has one street ZIP code, 02332. ZIP 02331 is a PO-box ZIP and is not used for street delivery. Call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Does Duxbury require a permit to replace a garage door?
We could not read Duxbury's permit page, so we could not confirm a rule for garage doors. Call the Building Department through the town main line, 781-934-1100, before a replacement, and tell us when you call so we can plan the visit.
Do you repair garage doors near Powder Point and Duxbury Beach?
Yes. We serve every part of Duxbury, including the bay side near Powder Point and Gurnet Road. Salt air is hard on springs and hinges there, so tell us your street and we confirm the visit.
Can a handyman fix a garage door?
A handyman can handle a sensor or a roller. Springs and cables are under high tension and need a trained technician, so we do not recommend fixing them yourself.
How do I test my garage door's safety reverse and sensors?
Close the door with the opener, then lay a 2x4 flat on the floor in the door's path. The door should touch it and reverse. For the sensors, start the door closing and pass a broom handle through the beam near the floor. The door should stop and go back up. If either test fails, stop using the automatic close and call us for a repair.
Helpful garage door guides for Duxbury homeowners
- Garage Doors on Cape Cod Garage doors on Cape Cod face wind, salt air and long empty months. Read what to check, how to close up a seasonal house and when to call for a repair.
- Weatherstripping a Garage Door for Massachusetts Winters Cold air under or around your garage door? Find the gaps, check the bottom, side and top seals, and replace worn ones without touching the springs.
- Historic Districts and Carriage-Style Garage Doors in Massachusetts Living in a Massachusetts historic district? See when a commission reviews a garage door, what counts as like-for-like and how carriage-style doors fit.
Garage door acting up in Duxbury?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.