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Garage Door Repair in Providence, RI

Compare 5 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $153–$460.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Providence

  1. 1.Frontier Garage Door Repair

    5.0★ (24 reviews)

    5.0★ from 24 reviews

    +14014439247Website

  2. 2.Elite Garage Door Repair of Providence

    4.8★ (24 reviews)

    4.8★ from 24 reviews

    +14017562008Website

  3. 3.EverDoors - Garage Door Repair

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +14017995933Website

  4. 4.ALLACC CONSTRUCTION LLC

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +14018242220

  5. 5.A-1 STYLING SERVICES, LLC

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +14018242788

Garage Door Repair Cost in Providence

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

ServiceTypical range in Providence
Garage door repair$153–$460/job
Spring replacement$204–$460/job
Opener installation$307–$715/job
New door installation$1,022–$4,088/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Providence run about 2% 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 5 companies serving Providence, rated 5.0★ on average across 102 customer reviews.

Providence Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 12
First fall frost
October 24
Annual precipitation
47.18"
Heating degree days
5,618
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21°37.4°3.86"
Feb23.6°40.3°3.29"
Mar30°47.8°5.01"
Apr39.6°58.6°4.36"
May48.6°68.4°3.55"
Jun58.4°77.5°3.64"
Jul64.2°82.8°3.29"
Aug63.2°81.4°3.6"
Sep55.3°74.2°3.92"
Oct43.9°63.3°3.93"
Nov35.7°53.2°4.51"
Dec26.3°42.3°4.22"

NOAA station data 6.98 miles from Providence.

Permits & Regulations in RI

  • Rhode Island requires contractors, remodelers and most subcontractors who build or repair homes to register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
  • Registration costs $200 for two years and requires proof of insurance
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board registration

Sources: crb.ri.gov, crb.ri.gov

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Providence

How much does garage door repair cost in Providence?

Garage door repair in Providence typically runs $153-$460, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Providence?

We track 5 garage door companies serving Providence.

Is garage door repair in Providence above the national average?

Garage door work in Providence runs about +2.2% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Providence winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Providence lows near 21F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Providence heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 83F in Providence 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 Providence?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Providence pros typically charge $153-$460 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in RI?

In RI, Rhode Island requires contractors, remodelers and most subcontractors who build or repair homes to register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Providence, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Providence garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around October 24 in Providence catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.