Areas · Los Altos Hills
Garage door repair in Los Altos Hills
Openers, springs and rollers for houses in the hills above Los Altos and Palo Alto.
Built later than the towns below
- 1977median year built
- 44%built in 1980 or later
- 93%owner-occupied
ACS 2024 5-year, U.S. Census Bureau
Los Altos, just below, has a median of 1964. Up here it's 1977, the newest of our towns apart from the Stanford campus, and 98% of homes are detached houses. A house from the late 70s or the 80s may still run its first opener. On a chain drive, the nylon drive gear is the part that most often gives out. Past a certain age, a new opener is better value than rebuilding the old one, so we'll price both and you pick.
Repairs for houses in the hills
What it usually costs
- Opener repair from $209
- Broken spring, tune-up included from $285
- Cable repair from $229
- Rollers, full set from $289
You'll know the exact price before we pick up a tool. A heavier door or a part we have to order in can raise it.
Questions
Should I repair my old opener or replace it?
Most opener repairs start at $209, and a new belt-drive opener installed starts at $765. On an older chain drive, the repair can come close to the price of a new one, and a belt drive runs quieter. We'll show you both numbers before you decide.
We have two garage doors. Do they wear out together?
No. The door you use every day wears through its springs first. A door that stays shut most of the week can last years longer. We'll look at both while we're there.