The following is a list of what I consider to be fair prices on common repairs.  This is what I charge.  I also list what I would consider to be the lowest price a company can charge and still do a good job.

There are plenty of overcharge scams out there, but you should be aware of unusually low prices, too.  There are lots of cut-rate “fly by night” garage door guys out there who don’t really know what they are doing.  If you get a really low estimate from a company you found on a “spammy” looking website, it could be one of these.  Companies that undercharge don’t warranty their work when problems arise.

The Do-It-Yourself price is also listed to help you decide if you want to take a swing at your own repair.

Problem Fair Price Low Price D-I-Y Price
Broken Torsion Spring (single) $200 $150 $75
Broken Torsion Spring (double) $300 $250 $125
Gear & Sprocket Assembly Replacement $175 $150 $30
(LiftMaster, Sears/Craftsman, Chamberlain)
Garage Door Cable Replacement $165 $125 $15
 Screwdrive Trolley Replacement $150 $125 $25
(Genie, Overhead Door)
Service Charge (Basic) $90 $70 $0
Tune Up $130 $100 $0
New Garage Door Opener + Installation $500 $450 $250
 (2 remotes, keypad, safety eyes)
New Remote Control + Programming $120 $100 $35
New Keypad + Programming $150 $130 $50