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Garage Door Repair in Salt Lake City, UT

Compare 5 local garage door repair pros. Typical service: $159–$478.

Top Garage Door Repair Companies in Salt Lake City

  1. 1.A Plus Garage Door Repair

    5.0★ (2,250 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2250 reviews

    +18012850271Website

  2. 2.Precision Garage Door of Salt Lake

    4.9★ (2,036 reviews)

    4.9★ from 2036 reviews

    +18014059399Website

  3. 3.Anytime Garage Door

    5.0★ (1,196 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1196 reviews

    +18016246599Website

  4. 4.Access Garage Doors of Salt Lake City

    5.0★ (80 reviews)

    5.0★ from 80 reviews

    +18019176618Website

  5. 5.First Salt Lake City Overhead Doors

    4.6★ (81 reviews)

    4.6★ from 81 reviews

    +13853044300Website

Garage Door Repair Cost in Salt Lake City

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

ServiceTypical range in Salt Lake City
Garage door repair$159–$478/job
Spring replacement$212–$478/job
Opener installation$319–$743/job
New door installation$1,062–$4,248/job

Garage Door Repair prices in Salt Lake City run about 6% 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 Salt Lake City, rated 4.9★ on average across 5,643 customer reviews.

Salt Lake City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Salt Lake City's weather means for scheduling garage door repair.

Last spring frost
April 20
First fall frost
October 23
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,607
Cooling degree days
1,159
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.6°37.4°1.25"
Feb25.2°43.2°1.25"
Mar33.6°53.7°1.79"
Apr39.5°61.6°1.99"
May47.8°71.9°1.95"
Jun56.4°83°0.98"
Jul64.7°92.6°0.61"
Aug63.4°90.5°0.69"
Sep53°79.2°1.21"
Oct41.3°64.7°1.52"
Nov30.6°49.4°1.45"
Dec22.6°38°1.41"

NOAA station data 1.83 miles from Salt Lake City.

Permits & Regulations in UT

  • Utah exempts projects under $7,000 in labor and materials from contractor licensing, provided the worker files a handyman exemption affirmation with DOPL
  • Projects of $3,000 or more under the exemption require general liability insurance
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Utah handyman exemption (projects under $7,000)

Sources: dopl.utah.gov, commerce.utah.gov, le.utah.gov

Garage Door Repair FAQs for Salt Lake City

How much does garage door repair cost in Salt Lake City?

Garage door repair in Salt Lake City typically runs $159-$478, with spring replacement the most common job.

How many garage door companies serve Salt Lake City?

We track 5 garage door companies serving Salt Lake City.

Is garage door repair in Salt Lake City above the national average?

Garage door work in Salt Lake City runs about +6.2% versus the national average.

Why do garage door springs break in Salt Lake City winters?

Steel torsion springs lose flexibility in the cold, and Salt Lake City lows near 22F are when a spring near the end of its cycle life most often snaps.

Does Salt Lake City heat affect garage door openers?

Summer highs near 93F in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

No. Torsion springs store enough tension to cause serious injury; Salt Lake City pros typically charge $159-$478 for the repair, which includes balancing the door.

Do garage door installers need a license in UT?

In UT, Utah exempts projects under $7,000 in labor and materials from contractor licensing, provided the worker files a handyman exemption affirmation with DOPL. Replacing a whole door can require a permit in Salt Lake City, especially where wind-load ratings apply.

When should a Salt Lake City garage door be serviced?

Before winter is best: servicing springs and rollers ahead of the first frost around October 23 in Salt Lake City catches worn parts before cold makes them fail.