Garage Door Repair in Holladay, UT
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Holladay homes, from the 1950s and 1960s ramblers on wooded lots to the foothill streets near the national forest. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on 1950s and 1960s homes
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Holladay from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Holladay from Olympus High School in the north to Intermountain Christian School in the south, and from the former Cottonwood Mall site on the west side to the foothill streets in the east. Searching for garage door repair near me in Holladay, ZIP 84117? Call (801) 980-3670 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
What Holladay weather does to a garage door
Wikipedia has no climate table for Holladay, which sits at about 4,465 feet against the Wasatch National Forest. For numbers, nearby Salt Lake City shows a January average high of about 39 degrees and low of 24, a July average high of about 94 and roughly 60 inches of snow a year from about early November to mid April. Cold like that stiffens rubber bottom seals and lubricant and loads springs and cables, and the benches can run colder than the airport.
Wind is the other test. In the September 8, 2020 windstorm, gusts reached 99 mph in northern Utah and more than 170,000 homes and businesses lost power, according to the Salt Lake Tribune, which names Holladay among the Salt Lake County areas most heavily affected by outages. We found no Holladay gust figure. Wind can bend a track or push a light door out of its frame.
Before winter, wipe the bottom seal, lubricate the rollers and hinges and test the safety reverse. If a windstorm knocks out your power, pull the red release cord and open the door by hand instead of forcing the opener.
- Check the bottom seal before it freezes
- Know where the manual release is for outages
- Look over tracks and panels after a windstorm
Mid-century ramblers on wooded lots at the foot of the Wasatch
According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey (five-year estimates), Holladay has about 12,500 housing units and a median year built of 1969. About 68 percent are single-family detached houses and about 79 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The 1950s (about 24 percent) and 1960s (about 24 percent) are the two biggest decades, and roughly 69 percent of the housing was built before 1980, so many doors, springs and openers are well past 40 years old.
Wikipedia says Holladay is known for fine old homes and wooded lots and that the city abuts the Wasatch National Forest. Olympus High School has stood in the city since 1953. We could not verify homeowner associations, building materials or any historic district, so ask your neighbors or the city if you are not sure what applies to your street.
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 we choose new springs.
- Original springs, cables and openers on 1950s and 1960s homes
- Wide doors on larger lots near the foothills
- Replacement doors for older openings
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 Holladay
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.
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
My garage door and opener were pretty banged up and not working properly. Emil Garage Doors came out, did a thorough evaluation of door and all it's parts. Even though the previous home owner rigged up the garage door opener with the wrong springs and parts, Emil repaired the door and saved us money by using some of the old parts. That kind of honesty will get 5 stars all day long. Thank you Emil Garage Doors for your great service.Bradford · Google review
5-Star Rated on Google · All customer reviews
What your garage door is telling you in Holladay
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 Holladay
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.
City permits. Holladay is its own city, so permits come from the Building Division of Community Development, phone 801-527-3890, email permits@holladayut.gov, with in-person consultations with the Building Official by appointment on Monday and Wednesday afternoons (holladayut.gov). According to its website, City Hall is at a temporary location, 3330 S 1300 E in Millcreek, phone (801) 272-9450. The division's page lists exterior door and window replacements among its "simple projects", but it does not name garage doors or openers. We could not confirm whether a garage door replacement needs a permit, so ask the division before the work.
State rules. Under Utah Code 58-55-305, repair or improvement work valued under $7,000 may be done without a contractor license, and on a job over $3,000 the person files a one-time affirmation with the Division of Professional Licensing that they carry public liability insurance. Electrical work on such a job must be done by an electrician or electrical contractor who holds the state electrical license. Utah rule R156-55a-301 lists garage doors in the scope of the S220 Carpentry and Flooring Contractor classification. You can check any contractor at dopl.utah.gov.
Prices in Holladay
| 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 Holladay
Holladay touches Millcreek, Murray and Cottonwood Heights, and the Wasatch National Forest lies to the east. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Holladay garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Holladay?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Holladay (ZIP 84117) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (801) 980-3670, 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 Holladay?
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 Holladay?
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 Holladay?
Holladay's ZIP codes are 84117, 84121 and 84124, according to Wikipedia and zip-codes.com. They are shared with Millcreek, Murray and Cottonwood Heights. Call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Do you repair garage doors on the older streets of Holladay?
Yes. About 69 percent of Holladay's homes were built before 1980, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, and original springs, cables and openers are common. We inspect the whole door, explain what we find and quote the price before we start.
Does a garage door replacement need a permit in Holladay?
We could not confirm it. The city's Building Division page lists exterior door and window replacements among its simple projects and does not name garage doors, so call the division at 801-527-3890 before the work.
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 Holladay homeowners
- Utah Snow and Your Garage Door Snow, ice and heavy winter use put a strain on a Utah garage door. Learn what freezes, what to check each week and when to stop and call a technician.
- Garage Door Spring Replacement Cost in Utah What replacing a garage door spring costs in Utah: torsion and extension spring prices, what moves the price, and what a written quote should list.
- Insulated Garage Door for Utah Winters Shopping for an insulated garage door in Utah? Learn what R-value and U-factor mean, what foam type changes, and when insulation is worth paying for.
Garage door acting up in Holladay?
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