Garage Door Repair in Somerset, MA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Somerset homes, from Wood Street and County Street to Brayton Point, Riverside Avenue and the roads along the Taunton River. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on homes along the river and the bay
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Somerset from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Somerset from Davis Street in the north to Brayton Point Road in the south, and from Brook Street in the west to Main Street near the Taunton River in the east. Searching for garage door repair near me in Somerset, ZIPs 02725 and 02726? Call (617) 644-5527 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
What Somerset weather does to a garage door
Somerset has no climate table that we could read, so these figures come from the nearest NOAA table we found, Wikipedia's normals for New Bedford, about 14 miles southeast: a January mean daily high of 38.1 degrees and low of 22.1, a July mean high of 84.0, about 52 inches of precipitation and about 32 inches of snow a year. Cold stiffens springs, cables and weatherstripping.
With the Taunton River on one side and Mount Hope Bay on the other, a lot of Somerset sits close to the water. River damp and salt air 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 and road grit 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
A small river town across the Taunton River from Fall River
According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, Somerset has about 7,700 housing units and about 7,400 households, and about 87 percent of households own their home. The median home was built in 1962, about 83 percent of the homes are detached single-family houses, and the median owner-occupied home is worth about $418,800.
Wikipedia says Somerset was settled in 1677 and incorporated in 1790, and that the Taunton River forms its east border, with Mount Hope Bay and Narragansett Bay to the south. Slade's Ferry once linked it to Fall River, the Brightman Street Bridge opened in 1908, and the Brayton Point Power Station at the southern tip closed on May 31, 2017.
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 mostly built around 1962
- Springs and openers that have worked for decades
- Tell us your street when you call
Services in this city
Spring and cable repair
Heavy-duty and standard springs, lift cables and drums.
Learn moreOpener service and installation
Belt-drive and wall-mount openers, installed and tested.
Learn moreDoor repair
Rollers, hinges, tracks, panels and sensors.
Learn moreCable repair
Snapped or slipped lift cables and damaged drums.
Learn moreNew doors
Wood-look, steel, glass and carriage-house styles.
Learn moreRemotes and keypads
Remotes, keypads, receivers and parts.
Learn moreGarage doors we service in and near Somerset
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.
Technician showed up on time, assessed our issue & presented replacement options. He proceeded to install new equipment during the same visit and everything was finished in less than two hours. We were impressed with the performance of our tech. It’s easy for us to recommend this company.Kathleen · Google review
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
5-Star Rated on Google · All customer reviews
What your garage door is telling you in Somerset
A starting point. We confirm the cause on site.
| The door does this | Common cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| A loud bang from the garage | A torsion spring snapped | Replace both springs and balance the door |
| The door shakes or scrapes going up | Worn rollers, dry hinges or loose track bolts | Replace rollers, tighten the track and lubricate |
| The door stops partway and reverses | A blocked or misaligned sensor, or a force setting | Clean and realign the sensors and reset the force |
| Daylight shows under the door | A worn bottom seal or an uneven door | Replace the seal and level the door |
| The opener is slow or very noisy | An old chain or belt, or a worn motor | Service or replace the opener and test the safety reverse |
Do not run a door that is crooked or heavy.
Opener safety, permits and design rules in Somerset
Safety reverse and sensors. A home garage door opener sold in the United States has to reverse the door on contact and have photo-eye sensors or an equivalent entrapment protection device, under the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission standard (16 CFR part 1211). A door that closes on an object, or an opener with dead sensors, needs repair before further use. See opener installation.
Associations. Check any HOA or historic district rules before you order a new door, and see new garage doors for style options.
Town permits. Somerset's Building Department is in Town Hall, Room 20, 140 Wood Street, phone 508-646-2805. Its page lists a Residential Building Permit short form among the permits it issues and says a building permit is needed for kitchen and bathroom work that replaces or adds windows or doors. It does not name garage doors or openers, and it does not list office hours. We could not confirm whether a garage door replacement or an opener swap needs a permit, so call before the work or visit townofsomerset.org.
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.
Prices in Somerset
| 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.
From your call to a working door
Tell us what the door does
Call or send the form with your neighborhood, what you hear and whether the door moves.
We inspect the whole door
Springs, cables, rollers, tracks, hinges, sensors and the opener, so a second worn part does not surprise you later.
You get the price first
We explain what failed, what we recommend and what it costs before we start.
Repair, balance and test
We balance the door, run full cycles and test the safety reverse before we leave.
Also serving near Somerset
Somerset borders Swansea to the west, Dighton to the north and Fall River across the Taunton River to the east, with Mount Hope Bay and Bristol, Rhode Island to the south. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Somerset garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Somerset?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Somerset (ZIPs 02725 and 02726) 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 Somerset?
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 Somerset?
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 Somerset?
Somerset has two street ZIP codes, 02725 and 02726. Call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Does Somerset require a permit to replace a garage door?
Somerset's Building Department page does not name garage doors, so we could not confirm a rule. Call the office at 508-646-2805 before a replacement, and tell us when you call so we can plan the visit.
Do you repair garage doors near Brayton Point and the Taunton River?
Yes. We serve every part of Somerset, from Brayton Point and Riverside Avenue to Wood Street and the roads along the river. River damp is hard on springs and hinges, 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 Somerset homeowners
- Garage Doors in Worcester and MetroWest A guide to garage doors in Worcester, Framingham and the towns between: how snow and wind affect them, what to check each season and how to pick a repairer.
- Does Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance Cover Garage Door Damage? See when a Massachusetts homeowners policy may pay for garage door damage, how to document it and why to hold off on permanent repairs until you ask.
- 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 Somerset?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.