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Garage Door Repair in Montgomery, AL

Compare 6 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $117–$351.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Montgomery

  1. 1.Affordable Garage Door Repair Specialist

    4.9★ (243 reviews)

    4.9★ from 243 reviews

  2. 2.Red Mountain Garage Doors Company of Montgomery

    5.0★ (81 reviews)

    5.0★ from 81 reviews

  3. 3.Royal Garage Doors

    4.8★ (17 reviews)

    4.8★ from 17 reviews

  4. 4.OGD Overhead Garage Door

    4.3★ (16 reviews)

    4.3★ from 16 reviews

  5. 5.Overhead of Alabama

    3.4★ (12 reviews)

    3.4★ from 12 reviews

  6. 6.Precision Garage Door Service

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

Garage Door Repair Cost in Montgomery

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Montgomery
Garage door repair$117–$351/job
Spring replacement$156–$351/job
Opener installation$234–$546/job
New door installation$780–$3,120/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Montgomery run about 22% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Montgomery, rated 4.6★ on average across 373 customer reviews.

Montgomery Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Montgomery's weather means for scheduling garage door repair.

Last spring frost
March 18
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
52.8"
Heating degree days
2,278
Cooling degree days
2,113
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.1°57.5°4.62"
Feb38.9°62.1°5.08"
Mar44.7°69.6°5.47"
Apr50.9°76.6°3.97"
May59.5°84.2°3.65"
Jun67.4°89.1°4.62"
Jul70.1°91.8°5.27"
Aug70°91.3°4.22"
Sep64°86°3.64"
Oct51.9°77.6°3.05"
Nov43.4°69°4.67"
Dec36.6°60.1°4.54"

NOAA station data 6.76 miles from Montgomery.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no handyman license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 in labor and materials requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Residential roofing over $2,500 requires the separate HBLB roofers license
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No license for small repairs; Alabama HBLB license for remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Montgomery

How much does garage door repair cost in Montgomery?

Garage door repair in Montgomery typically runs $117-$351, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Montgomery?

We track 6 garage door companies serving Montgomery.

Is garage door repair in Montgomery above the national average?

Garage door work in Montgomery runs about -22% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Montgomery winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Montgomery lows near 35F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Montgomery heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 92F in Montgomery can make an opener's motor and a door's weatherseal work harder, and a door that reverses on hot days often has a sensor or travel-limit issue rather than a failed opener.

Should I replace a garage door spring myself in Montgomery?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Montgomery pros typically charge $117-$351 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in AL?

In AL, Alabama has no handyman license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 in labor and materials requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Montgomery, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Montgomery garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around November 7 in Montgomery catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.