Questions
Straight answers
How much does a broken spring cost to replace?
Most spring jobs run $200 to $500 installed for a matched pair, depending on the weight of the door and the size of the spring. We replace both springs even when only one broke, because the other one is the same age. The price is confirmed before any work starts.
Do I need a permit to replace my garage door in Boca Raton?
Yes. Replacing a garage door needs a building permit and an inspection, from the City of Boca Raton inside city limits or from Palm Beach County in the unincorporated areas west of the city. The door has to carry a Florida Product Approval rated for the wind pressure at your address, because the garage door is part of the wind protection of the house.
My community has to approve the new door. Can you help?
Yes. Most gated communities and country clubs in Boca want the panel style, the color and any windows approved before the door is ordered. We give you the product sheet, the approval number and photos of the exact model so your application goes through the first time.
Can you get through the gate at my community?
Yes. Tell us the community name when you call and leave our name with the gatehouse, or give us a gate code or a number to call on arrival, so the technician is not waiting at the entrance.
Can you come out the same day?
Often yes, especially for a broken spring or a door stuck open, which we treat as a security problem. We give you a real arrival window, and if we cannot make it today we will tell you when you call.
My home is close to the ocean. Does that change anything?
It does. Salt air rusts springs, cables, rollers and track faster east of Federal Highway and along the Intracoastal. We check for corrosion on every visit near the coast and can fit galvanized or stainless hardware where it makes sense.