Garage Door Repair in Taylorsville, UT
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Taylorsville homes, from the 1970s and 1980s streets near Redwood Road to Bennion in the south. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on 1970s and 1980s homes
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Taylorsville from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Taylorsville from the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus in the north to 6200 South in Bennion in the south, and from Taylorsville City Hall on the west side to Taylorsville High School and Redwood Road in the east. Searching for garage door repair near me in Taylorsville, ZIP 84129? Call (801) 980-3670 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
A city built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s
According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey (five-year estimates), Taylorsville has about 20,900 housing units and a median year built of 1982. About 64 percent are single-family detached houses, about 71 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and about 4 percent are mobile homes. The 1970s and 1980s together account for roughly 59 percent of the housing, and about 46 percent was built before 1980, so many original doors, springs and openers are now 40 to 55 years old.
Wikipedia says the city was incorporated on July 1, 1996, the centennial year of Utah statehood, and joined two historic communities, Taylorsville and Bennion. The English Fort (1854) and the Rock Schoolhouse (1867) are named as historic sites. We could not verify homeowner associations, building materials or a historic district that affects garage doors, 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 and openers on 1970s and 1980s homes
- Doors on homes in Bennion in the south
- Manufactured homes: tell us the door size
What your garage door is telling you in Taylorsville
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.
Garage doors we service in and near Taylorsville
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.
Great tech. Responsive and really cared for our garage door. It’s very rare these days that someone care that much ! Thank you 😊Angela · Google review
Great. Arrived early in the morning with a team of 3 people. They worked steady and finished as it. got. Overall they did everything in a professional manner.Dj · Google review
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
5-Star Rated on Google · All customer reviews
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 more
What Taylorsville weather does to a garage door
Wikipedia has no climate table for Taylorsville. For numbers, nearby Murray shows a January average high of 39 degrees and low of 25, a July average high of 89 and low of 67, and about 15.7 inches of precipitation a year. We could not verify a snowfall figure. Cold like that stiffens rubber bottom seals and lubricant and loads springs and cables, and summer heat is hard on openers and weatherstripping.
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. We found no Taylorsville gust figure. Wind can bend a track or push a light door out of its frame, and an outage leaves the opener dead until you pull the manual release.
Before winter, wipe the bottom seal, lubricate the rollers and hinges and test the safety reverse. After a windstorm, look over the tracks and panels before you run 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
Prices in Taylorsville
| 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 Taylorsville
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. Taylorsville is its own city, so permits come from the Building Department at 2600 W Taylorsville Boulevard. The city's 2020 residential permit guide printed the phone number (801) 955-2030, and the city's forms page lists a guide titled "Do I Need a Building Permit." We could not read it, so we could not confirm whether a garage door replacement needs a permit. Ask the department before the work or visit taylorsvilleut.gov.
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.
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.
Taylorsville garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Taylorsville?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Taylorsville (ZIP 84129) 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 Taylorsville?
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 Taylorsville?
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 Taylorsville?
Taylorsville's main ZIP codes are 84129 and 84123, according to Wikipedia. Parts of the city also use nearby codes shared with Kearns and West Valley City. Call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Do you repair garage doors in Bennion and the south end of Taylorsville?
Yes. Bennion is one of the two historic communities that joined to form the city, and it covers the southern part around 6200 South. Call with your address and we confirm the visit window.
Do you repair garage doors after a windstorm in Taylorsville?
Yes. Strong wind can bend a track, push a light door out of its frame or leave an opener without power. We inspect the track, panels, 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.
Also serving near Taylorsville
Taylorsville has Kearns to the west and Murray to the east, and it also touches West Jordan, West Valley City, South Salt Lake and Millcreek. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Helpful garage door guides for Taylorsville homeowners
- Canyon Winds and Garage Doors in Utah Easterly downslope winds can hit Wasatch Front homes hard. Learn what they do to a garage door, what to check after a wind event and what to leave to a pro.
- Garage Door Maintenance Checklist for Utah Homes A simple garage door maintenance checklist for Utah homes: what to look at each month, what to do each year and what to leave to a technician.
- 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 Taylorsville?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.