Garage Door Repair in Big Spring, TX
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Big Spring homes, from downtown and the streets near Howard College to the south side by the VA hospital. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on homes from the 1960s
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Big Spring from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Big Spring from the downtown streets in the north to the VA Medical Center in the south, and from the hospital area in the middle to Howard College on the north-east side. Searching for garage door repair near me in Big Spring, ZIP 79720? Call (214) 382-3772 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
What your garage door is telling you in Big Spring
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.
Prices in Big Spring
| 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.
Mostly older houses with original doors
Big Spring is the seat of Howard County, a railroad and oil town where I-20 runs along the north side and US 87 crosses it. According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey as summarized by city-stats.com, the median home here was built in 1964 and about 79 percent of homes are single-family. That is a lot of garage doors, tracks, springs and openers that are decades old.
Neighborhood names that show up on listing sites include Kentwood, College Heights, Edwards Heights, Wasson Place and West Cliff. We could not verify any association rules in them. The Big Spring Downtown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in August 2024, and we could not verify whether the city reviews door changes there, so ask the city before you swap a door on a downtown building.
Tell us your cross street and whether the door is a single, a double or a pair, and we book the soonest visit. We weigh and balance each door before choosing new springs.
- Original springs and openers on 1960s homes
- Single-car doors that are tight on newer openers
- Older tracks and hinges that need a fresh look
Garage doors we service in and near Big Spring
Home styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What Big Spring weather does to a garage door
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, as shown on Wikipedia, give Big Spring a July mean daily high near 96 degrees, a January mean low near 31, and a record low of -5. Summer heat dries rollers and weatherseals, and freezing nights stiffen opener grease and the rubber along the bottom edge.
The National Weather Service in Midland reported hail of 2 to 3 inches around the city when a supercell tracked along US 87 into Big Spring on May 29, 2025. Hail that size can dent steel and thin-skin panels and crack window inserts, and flying debris can bend a track. High wind loads wide doors, so a door that rattles or scrapes is worth a look.
Twice a year, wipe the tracks, lubricate the rollers and hinges and test the safety reverse. After hail, check the panels and track sections before you run the opener.
- Check panels and windows after hail
- Lubricate rollers and hinges twice a year
- Test the safety reverse after a cold snap
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 moreWhat customers say
Real reviews from our Google listing, copied as the customers wrote them.
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
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
5-Star Rated on Google · All customer reviews
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.
Opener safety, permits and design rules in Big Spring
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.
City permits. Big Spring is its own city. Permits and Inspections is at 217 E. 3rd Street, phone 432-264-2504, and the city's site is bigspringtx.gov. The city's FAQ lists windows and doors among cosmetic projects that need no permit, but it does not mention garage door replacement or opener installation, so we could not confirm a rule for either. Call the permits office before the work. The city also says contractors must be registered with it before permits are issued.
Texas rules. We found no Texas statewide license for garage door contractors. The Texas Department of Public Safety says installers of garage door or gate openers who do no other regulated security work need no DPS license, unless the opener is connected to an alarm system or records who comes and goes. Whether wiring an opener's power supply counts as regulated electrical work is something we could not verify.
Also serving near Big Spring
Big Spring is close to Coahoma and Forsan in Howard County and to Stanton in Martin County, and Midland lies about 40 miles west on I-20. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Big Spring garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Big Spring?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Big Spring (ZIP 79720) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (214) 382-3772, 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 Big Spring?
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 Big Spring?
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 Big Spring?
Big Spring's street delivery ZIP code is 79720. ZIP 79721 is for PO boxes only. The 79720 area also reaches past the city into the surrounding countryside, so call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Do you repair garage doors in Coahoma and Forsan?
Yes. Coahoma is about 10 miles east of Big Spring on I-20 and Forsan is south-east of the city. Tell us the town and your cross street when you call and we book the soonest visit.
What does hail do to a garage door in Big Spring?
Hail can dent steel and thin-skin panels, crack window inserts and bend track sections. We check the panels, tracks, springs and opener, explain what we find and quote the price before we start.
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 Big Spring homeowners
- Insulating a Hot Texas Garage: Door and Seals Is an insulated garage door worth it in a Texas garage? Compare insulated and non-insulated doors, seals and what the R-value and U-factor numbers mean.
- Texas Hard Freeze and Your Garage Door : What Fails and Why A hard freeze is rare in much of Texas, so many garage doors are not ready for it. Here is what can fail in the cold and what to check when it warms up.
- Garage Door Repair Cost in Texas : What Each Fix Costs See what common garage door repairs cost, from a spring pair to a new cable or sensor, what changes the price and what a written quote should list.
Garage door acting up in Big Spring?
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