Garage Door Repair in Bothell, WA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Bothell homes, from downtown Main Street and the Sammamish River to Canyon Park, North Creek and the King and Snohomish County sides. 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 1980s and 1990s
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Bothell from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Bothell on both the King County and Snohomish County sides, from Canyon Park and the Bothell-Everett Highway in the north to Juanita-Woodinville Way NE in the south, and from 218th Street SW in the west to NE 195th Street in the east. Searching for garage door repair near me in Bothell, ZIP 98011? Call (206) 970-4958 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
What Bothell weather does to a garage door
We did not find a climate table for Bothell itself. Wikipedia's table for Kirkland, about 6 miles south (weather.com figures, no named station), gives a July mean high of 77 degrees, a December mean low of 34, about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and about 8 inches of snow. The Sammamish River and the restored North Creek wetlands keep the air damp, which rusts springs, cables, rollers and tracks and wears bottom seals.
The bomb cyclone of November 19, 2024 left around 650,000 people without power across western Washington, and the Eastside of King County was the most heavily affected area, according to Wikipedia; Snohomish PUD reported over 135,000 customers out in Snohomish County. Bothell was not named. When the power fails, the red manual-release cord is how you open the door by hand.
Twice a year, wipe the tracks, lubricate the rollers and hinges, and test the safety reverse. After a windstorm, check the track brackets before you run the opener.
- Wipe and lubricate rollers and hinges against rust
- Check track brackets after a windstorm
- Know where the manual release is
Newer homes from the 1980s to the 2010s, in two counties
According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey (5-year), Bothell has about 20,500 housing units and a median year built of 1992. About 54 percent were built in 1990 or later and only about 14 percent before 1970; the 1980s, 2010s, 2000s and 1990s are all large decades. About 54 percent of units are single-family detached houses, about 29 percent are in buildings of five or more units, about 6 percent are mobile homes, and 65.5 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Wikipedia notes that Bothell sits mostly in King County with the rest in Snohomish County, and lists 17 neighborhoods including Downtown Bothell, Canyon Park (annexed in 1992), North Creek, Queensborough, Maywood, Waynita and Norway Hill, Thrasher's Corner and Westhill. We could not verify building materials or named HOA communities, so tell us what your door and siding look like when you call.
Give us your cross street, the number of doors and what yours does when you press the button, and we book the soonest visit. If you rent, ask your landlord or property manager first; we can speak to them directly.
- Springs and openers from the 1980s and 1990s now at the end of their life
- Newer doors with sensors and wall-button issues
- Renters: we can work with your property manager
Services in this city
Garage door repair
Doors that stick, shake, scrape, tilt or will not move. We find the failed part and fix it.
Learn moreSpring repair
Torsion and extension spring replacement, balanced and tested.
Learn moreCable repair
Lift cables, drums and brackets, with the door leveled.
Learn moreOpener repair and installation
Chain, belt and wall-mount openers, installed and safety tested.
Learn moreNew garage doors
Modern, glass, wood-look and carriage-house doors, installed and hauled away.
Learn moreRemotes and parts
Remotes, keypads, sensors, rollers and hinges.
Learn moreGarage doors we service in and near Bothell
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.
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
I woke up to a loud crash when a tree in my front yard fell over and hit my garage door. Emil Garage Doors was able to give be a really good price on a new garage door. They uninstalled the old, damaged door and realigned the tracks the garage door connects to which had been damaged as well. The new door looks great and most importantly functions well. Thank you for going above and beyond in my time of need!Stuart · Google review
They were able to come within a few hours of my call. Another company could only give me a 4 hour window of arrival time the next day, but these guys was able to give me a 2 hour window the same day. One the guys called before arriving. He was friendly and competent in explaining the problem and our options. I was so grateful he had replacement springs and was able to fix our garage door in less than an hour.David · Google review
Not paying attention I closed the garage door on a pipe laying in the track. Needless to say it did some damage even though the automatic reverse opened the door back up. Emailed what happened on Sunday evening. Appointment with quote provided in just a few minutes and appointment confirmed. Once again they arrived on time. Completed repairs quickly and for less then the quote. Cleaned up like they were never there. I highly recommend them and will continue to use them for my garage door repairs.Carroll · Google review
5-Star Rated on Google · All customer reviews
What your garage door is telling you in Bothell
A starting point. We confirm the cause on site.
| The door does this | Common cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Slams down or will not lift | A broken torsion spring | Replace the spring set, balance the door, test the safety reverse |
| Opener hums but the door stays put | A broken spring or a disconnected trolley | Find which one failed, then repair and rebalance |
| One side hangs lower than the other | A slipped or snapped lift cable | Replace the cable, check the drum and level the door |
| Loud grinding or rattling | Dry or worn rollers, loose hinges | Replace rollers and hinges, lubricate and tighten |
| Reverses before it reaches the floor | Misaligned or dirty safety sensors | Clean and realign the sensors, test the reverse |
Do not run a door that is crooked or heavy.
Opener safety, permits and design rules in Bothell
Opener safety. The federal standard for residential garage door operators (Consumer Product Safety Commission, 16 CFR part 1211) calls for automatic reversing and entrapment protection such as photo-eye sensors. If yours stopped working, we test the reverse and the sensors and repair or replace what failed. See opener installation.
Design rules. Planned communities and historic districts can limit door style and color. Ask before you choose a new door: new garage doors.
City permits. Bothell is its own city. The Permit Center is on the main floor of City Hall, 18415 101st Ave NE, phone 425-806-6400, permits@bothellwa.gov, with walk-in hours Monday to Thursday 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm and Friday 8 am to noon according to the city's page; applications are submitted online through MyBuildingPermit.com. The city page does not mention doors or garage doors and sends building questions to buildingservices@bothellwa.gov. The regional MyBuildingPermit.com tip sheet (June 11, 2026) lists in-kind window and door replacement as not needing a building permit in Bothell when structural members are not altered and the energy-code, glazing and egress requirements are met, but it does not name garage doors, so we could not confirm whether a garage door replacement needs a permit; ask the Permit Center before the work. We also could not verify local wind-load, historic or HOA rules.
State rules. Washington treats anyone who builds, alters, repairs or improves real property as an independent business as a contractor (RCW 18.27.010), and contractors must register with the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. L&I's contractor page lists a $15,000 bond for specialty contractors (the page notes increases from July 1, 2024), general liability insurance and a Verify a Contractor lookup at lni.wa.gov; use it for any contractor before you hire. We did not verify whether wiring an opener needs a separate electrical permit.
Prices in Bothell
| 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.
Four steps from call to done
You call or send the form
Give us your street or neighborhood and describe the problem.
We look at the door
We check the part that failed and the parts that carry load around it.
We agree on the work
You hear the options and the price, and nothing starts until you say yes.
We fix it and test it
We run the door through full cycles and test the safety sensors and the reverse.
Also serving near Bothell
Bothell has Kenmore to the west, Kirkland to the south and Woodinville to the east, with Mill Creek and Brier to the north. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Bothell garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Bothell?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Bothell (ZIP 98011) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (206) 970-4958, 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 Bothell?
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 Bothell?
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 Bothell?
Bothell's street ZIP codes include 98011, 98012 and 98021, and those ZIPs reach beyond the city limits. ZIPs 98041 and 98082 are PO boxes only. Call us if you are not sure we reach your address.
Do I need a permit to replace a garage door in Bothell?
We could not confirm a garage-door-specific rule. The regional permit sheet lists in-kind door replacement as exempt without naming garage doors, so ask the Bothell Permit Center at 425-806-6400 before a replacement.
Do you work on both the King County and Snohomish County sides of Bothell?
Yes. Bothell sits in both counties, and we serve both sides. Tell us your cross street when you call and we book the soonest 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 Bothell homeowners
- Washington HOA and City Rules for a New Garage Door Replacing a garage door in Washington? Here is what to ask your HOA and your city building department, what an opener may need, and common myths about approval.
- Garage Doors in the Seattle Area: Rain, Wind and Older Homes A guide to garage doors in the Seattle area: the wet season, windstorms and outages, older homes, a seasonal checklist and how to choose a repair company.
- How Much Does a New Garage Door Cost in Washington ? Our price ranges for a new garage door in Washington: steel, insulated, carriage house, wood and glass, plus what changes the total and how to compare quotes.
Garage door acting up in Bothell?
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