How much does a garage door repair cost in San Francisco, CA?
US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source
A garage door repair costs $155 to $379 nationally, typical $265. We have no documented price index for San Francisco for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.
US national range, not adjusted for this city
- Low
- $155
- Typical
- $265
- High
- $379
Garage door repair cost in San Francisco, CA
We have no documented price index for San Francisco for this job, so the table shows the US national range.
| Estimate | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US national range | $155 | $265 | $379 | Per repair visit: typical range of customer-reported repairs (HomeAdvisor) | October 2026 |
Garage door repair cost by type or size
US national figures in USD, as published by each source.
| Type or size | Price (USD) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Spring replacement (parts) | $180 to $350 | HomeAdvisor |
| New opener (parts) | $100 to $500 | HomeAdvisor |
What drives the cost of a garage door repair
The problem
Reprogramming a remote costs little; track or motor damage costs more.
Parts
Springs run $180 to $350; openers $100 to $500.
Door size and type
Heavy, custom, multi-panel and smart doors use pricier parts.
Labor
Technicians charge about $75 to $150 per hour.
Emergency service
After-hours calls carry an extra fee.
Permits and what's included in San Francisco
Permit note
Garage door repairs do not normally need a permit.
Rules are set locally; confirm with San Francisco’s building department.
What’s usually included
- Service call and diagnosis
- Parts for the repair
- Labor and safety test
Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.
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Top-ranked garage door repair companies in San Francisco
The top 3 of 206 garage door repair companies we rank for San Francisco, CA, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.
- #1Ace's Garage Door Repair & InstallationCR Score 664.9from 855 Google reviews
- #2R&S Overhead Garage Door, Inc.CR Score 655.0from 3,489 Google reviews
- #3R&S Erection of San Francisco, IncCR Score 644.9from 301 Google reviews
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Garage door repair cost in San Francisco: questions
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Sources
Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
- HomeAdvisor: Garage door repair cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; parts; drivers.
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