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How long every job takes.

When your garage door is stuck, the first question is "how long until it works?" Here's the honest answer for every job we do, so you can plan your day before you call.

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How long will my repair take? Three taps.

Typical time on site for jobs in Palm Beach County. No name or phone needed to see it.

  1. What's happening
  2. Door size
  3. How soon
What's the door doing?

Every job, timed

Time on site once we arrive. Most calls placed before 2 PM get a same-day visit, evenings and weekends included.

Garage door repair

JobTypical time
DiagnosisWe run and test the door by hand first20 – 30 min
Hinges and bracketsPer door30 – 60 min
Top bracket / center bearingIncludes re-balance45 – 90 min
Bottom weather sealKeeps out water, sand and lizards30 – 45 min
Balance and safety testIncluded in every repair15 min

Emergency repair 24/7

JobTypical time
Answer and triage on the phoneCan it wait until morning? We'll tell you5 min
Arrival after hoursPalm Beach CountyUsually 1 – 3 hours
Broken spring, after hoursFixed in the same visit45 – 90 min
Door off track, secured and re-railedFixed in the same visit1 – 2 hours
Door secured closed for the nightWhen parts must be ordered30 – 45 min

Broken spring repair

JobTypical time
One torsion springStandard one-car door45 – 60 min
Pair of torsion springsTwo-car door, both replaced60 – 90 min
Extension springs, pairOlder doors, with safety cables45 – 60 min
Conversion: extension to torsionSafer, smoother, longer life2 – 3 hours
Spring tension adjustmentDoor drifts or slams, springs are fine20 – 30 min

Broken cable repair

JobTypical time
Lift cables, pairBoth sides, door re-hung level45 – 75 min
Cable drums, pairGrooved or cracked drums45 – 60 min
Pulleys and safety cablesExtension-spring doors30 – 45 min
Bottom bracketsRusted or bent corner brackets30 – 60 min

Door off track

JobTypical time
Re-rail the doorRollers back in, door secured and tested45 – 90 min
Straighten a bent track sectionWhen the steel isn't kinked45 – 90 min
Replace a vertical trackOne side, with brackets1.5 – 2 hours
Track brackets re-anchoredLoose lag bolts into block30 – 45 min

Roller repair

JobTypical time
Nylon rollers, set of 10Sealed bearings, installed45 – 60 min
Nylon rollers, set of 14Taller or wider doors60 – 90 min
Hinges replacedCracked or worn hinges30 – 60 min
Lube and adjust onlyIf your rollers are still good30 – 45 min

Panel replacement

JobTypical time
Measure and identify the modelFirst visit20 – 30 min
Panel orderDepends on brand and color1 – 3 weeks
Bottom panel installedHinges and rollers transferred1 – 1.5 hours
Middle or top panel installedIncludes re-balance1.5 – 2 hours
Window lite replacementOne glass or acrylic lite20 – 40 min

Opener repair & installation

JobTypical time
Opener repairGear, sensors, logic board or limits45 – 90 min
Gear and sprocket kitChain or belt drive60 – 90 min
New belt or chain opener, installedWith battery backup and two remotes2 – 3 hours
Wall-mount (jackshaft) openerFrees the ceiling, very quiet3 – 4 hours
Remotes and keypad programmingDuring any visit10 – 20 min

Remote & keypad programming

JobTypical time
Remote programmingEach remote5 – 10 min
Erase old remotes, re-program yoursNew homeowners15 min
Wireless keypad, installedWeather-rated, programmed20 – 30 min
Car HomeLink / built-in buttonPer car10 – 20 min
Smart / phone control kitWi-Fi hub with app30 – 45 min

Safety sensor repair

JobTypical time
Align and testSensors fine, just out of line10 – 20 min
Sensor pair replacementBrand-matched, installed30 – 45 min
Sensor wire re-runChewed, cut or corroded wire45 – 60 min
Force and auto-reverse adjustmentSafety test included15 – 20 min

Driveway gates

JobTypical time
Gate diagnosis and repairMost common fixes1 – 2 hours
Safety eye setAligned and tested45 – 60 min
Keypad replacementWeather-rated, programmed45 – 60 min
Battery backup replacementKeeps the gate working in outages20 – 30 min
New swing or slide gate operatorInstalled and programmedHalf a day

New door installation

JobTypical time
Measure and chooseAt your home, with samples and specs45 – 60 min
Door orderDepends on model and color1 – 3 weeks
One-car door installedOld door out, tracks, springs, new door4 – 5 hours
Two-car door installedSame, plus opener check5 – 7 hours
County inspectionWe schedule it1 – 2 weeks after install

Hurricane-rated doors

JobTypical time
Site measure and wind-zone checkYour address sets the rating45 – 60 min
Permit applicationWe pull it3 – 10 business days
Rated door orderDepends on model1 – 3 weeks
InstallationOld door out, rated door in5 – 8 hours
County inspectionWe schedule it1 – 2 weeks after install
Door Passport with approval dataBefore we leave10 min

Tune-up & maintenance

JobTypical time
Full tune-upOne door, every point on the list45 – 60 min
Second door, same visitSame list30 – 40 min
Nylon roller upgradeIf yours are cracked or rusted+45 min
Bottom weather sealKeeps out water, sand and lizards+30 min

What a fair quote looks like

Use this with anyone, including us.

  • Written before work starts. Not "we'll see once it's open".
  • Parts named and counted. "2 torsion springs, 0.250 wire", not "hardware kit".
  • Labor included in the total. No separate line that appears at the end.
  • Warranty in years, on paper. "Great warranty" is not a term.
  • Permission to say no. Anything you'd owe for the visit is said on the phone first.

Our warranty

WhatCovered
Labor on any repair1 year
Torsion springs we install5 years
New openersPlus the manufacturer's warranty1 year labor
New doorsPlus the manufacturer's warranty2 years install
Return visit for the same problemIncluded
Every warranty is written on your Door Passport with its start and end date.

Most doors work again the same day.

A person in the 561 answers. Tell us what the door is doing and we'll tell you how long it takes before we come.

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