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Garage Door Repair in Reno, NV

Compare 6 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $155–$466.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Reno

  1. 1.A1 Garage Door Service

    4.9★ (1,036 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1036 reviews

    +17752100239Website

  2. 2.Elite Garage Door Service

    4.9★ (932 reviews)

    4.9★ from 932 reviews

    +17753233667Website

  3. 3.George & Sons Garage Doors

    4.9★ (653 reviews)

    4.9★ from 653 reviews

    +17753243667Website

  4. 4.A Plus Garage Doors

    5.0★ (151 reviews)

    5.0★ from 151 reviews

    +17753020225Website

  5. 5.Overhead Door Co. of Sierra Nevada-Reno Inc.

    4.6★ (55 reviews)

    4.6★ from 55 reviews

    +17753224621Website

  6. 6.Smooth Lift Garage Doors

    5.0★ (29 reviews)

    5.0★ from 29 reviews

    +17752922199Website

Garage Door Repair Cost in Reno

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

ServiceTypical range in Reno
Garage door repair$155–$466/job
Spring replacement$207–$466/job
Opener installation$311–$725/job
New door installation$1,035–$4,140/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Reno run about 4% above 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 Reno, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,856 customer reviews.

Reno Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 21
Annual precipitation
8.26"
Heating degree days
5,268
Cooling degree days
873
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25.4°43.2°1.02"
Feb28.2°47.8°1.06"
Mar32.7°55.3°0.78"
Apr36.4°61.9°0.53"
May44.2°71.3°0.67"
Jun52°81.4°0.56"
Jul61.3°90.8°0.22"
Aug58.6°88.5°0.23"
Sep50.5°79.3°0.38"
Oct40.6°66.3°0.61"
Nov32.3°52.2°1.02"
Dec25.6°43°1.18"

NOAA station data 3.18 miles from Reno.

Permits & Regulations in NV

  • Nevada exempts jobs under $1,000 including labor and materials from State Contractors Board licensing, as long as no building permit is required
  • Work that needs a permit requires an NSCB-licensed contractor at any size
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Nevada NSCB handyman exemption (jobs under $1,000)

Sources: www.nvcontractorsboard.com

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Reno

How much does garage door repair cost in Reno?

Garage door repair in Reno typically runs $155-$466, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Reno?

We track 6 garage door companies serving Reno.

Is garage door repair in Reno above the national average?

Garage door work in Reno runs about +3.5% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Reno winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Reno lows near 25F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Reno heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 91F in Reno 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 Reno?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Reno pros typically charge $155-$466 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in NV?

In NV, Nevada exempts jobs under $1,000 including labor and materials from State Contractors Board licensing, as long as no building permit is required. Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Reno, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Reno garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around October 21 in Reno catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.