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The Benefits of Investing in Professional Garage Door Repair Services

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Reviewed by Elad Levi, ownerLicensed qualifier · CSLB #1088937 · C-61 / D-28

Updated Apr 20, 2023 · 4 min read

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Garage doors play a vital role in protecting your car and other valuable possessions in your garage. Whether you use your garage for storage or as an additional living space, a malfunctioning garage door can cause significant inconvenience and jeopardize your safety. Many homeowners try DIY garage door repairs to save on costs, but this can end up causing more harm than good. Instead, consider investing in professional garage door repair services. Here are the benefits of hiring a professional garage door repair company.

Improved Safety

One of the most significant benefits of investing in professional garage door repair services is improved safety. Garage doors are heavy and operate under high tension, and attempting to repair them yourself can lead to serious injuries. Professional repair technicians have the necessary tools, equipment, and experience to safely perform repairs and installations on your garage door. They also know how to identify potential safety hazards and take the necessary precautions to avoid accidents. 2. Saves Time and Money Repairing a garage door can be time-consuming, especially if you are not skilled in the area. DIY repairs can result in more significant problems that will require more time and money to fix. On the other hand, a professional technician will quickly diagnose the issue and fix it in no time. Hiring a professional is cost-effective, as they have the necessary tools and expertise to fix the issue correctly the first time around, reducing the need for recurring repairs. 3. Extends the Lifespan of Your Garage Door Investing in professional garage door repair services can also help extend your garage door’s lifespan. Regular maintenance and repair services help keep the door functioning at its best and prevent problems from developing into significant issues. Neglecting routine maintenance can shorten the lifespan of your garage door and lead to more costly repairs or even replacement. 4. Quality Repairs Professional garage door repair experts have many years of experience in the industry and have faced a wide range of garage door problems. They have the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and fix any problems promptly and efficiently, ensuring that your garage door is back in excellent condition. DIY repairs may result in quick fixes that don’t last, and the problems may reoccur in no time. 5. Enhanced Home Security A garage door that is not functioning correctly can jeopardize your home’s security, making it easy for burglars to access your property. Professional garage door repair experts understand the importance of your home’s security and will perform repairs that enhance your garage door’s security features. They can also provide recommendations for additional security measures that you can install to improve your garage door’s security. 6. Increased Property Value A garage door that is functioning correctly adds value to your property, making it more attractive to potential buyers. Investing in professional garage door repair services can help keep your garage door in top condition, increasing its functionality and longevity. If you intend to sell your property, a well-functioning and well-maintained garage door can help you fetch a better price. 7. Convenience Garage door repair experts provide convenient services and flexible scheduling to ensure that your repair needs are met conveniently. They operate round the clock and are available to respond to emergencies promptly to avoid inconveniencing you. DIY repairs may require you to take time off work or sacrifice other important activities to fix the issue, but with professional garage door repair, you can relax and let the experts handle it. In conclusion, investing in professional garage door repair services is a wise decision that can save you time and money in the long run. With quality repairs, enhanced safety, and improved functionality, you can enjoy your garage door’s service for years to come. Take time to research and find a reputable garage door repair company that will offer you the best services for your needs.

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Palms Garage Doors is a licensed garage door company at 1303 Isengard Ct, San Jose, CA 95121, serving the Bay Area. Open 24/7.

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Marc
19 days ago

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Peter, Antonio, and Gavin were amazing! They worked so hard to make everything just perfect for us. It was enjoyable to have them and they were professional, friendly , respectful and so conscientious. They were all gentleman. They made sure to explain everything to us . I’m so happy I went with Palm , to get our garage doors . The doors are so amazing and everything works perfectly! They run smooth and quiet. I would give them the highest recommendation!

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Jessie _ Shuang Ji
48 days ago

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Peter did an awesome job installing my garage door opener. I have 3 different companies came, and they are either not professional or giving me ridiculous price. Peter noticed our door is 8 feet right away, he gave me good solutions, did the job fast, tested and showed me everything.I am super happy with the service

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Noel Surio
52 days ago

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Very good customer service. Worked with us to get the garage door that we wanted and they made sure it came out the way we wanted.

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Supraja Sivaram
64 days ago

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My garage door spring broke and my car was completely trapped inside, so I was in a real bind. I messaged Palms Garage Doors on Yelp and they responded extremely quickly. Peter arrived right on time as scheduled and got straight to work. He fixed the door efficiently and professionally, and best of all, there was zero upselling. They did a fantastic job and I wouldn't hesitate to call them again. Highly recommended!

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Supraja S.
65 days ago

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Total lifesavers. Our garage door spring snapped unexpectedly and trapped our car right when we needed to head out. I reached out to Palms Garage Doors through Yelp, and their response time was lightning-fast. Peter showed up right when promised, diagnosed the issue instantly, and had the spring replaced and the door running smoothly in no time. Honest pricing with zero annoying upselling. Excellent service from start to finish--five stars!

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Jonathan Chan
65 days ago

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Elad was fantastic. Very quick and thorough. Gave me options. Thank you!
He was able to fix the broken spring in less than 30 minutes

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Mark Benton
66 days ago

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My garage unexpectedly came off the brackets as my wife went off to work, and Brian was absolutely awesome with great service and very professional!!
You can tell he was very Very experience. He came in, accessed the situation and in 3 mins, got his tools and literally attacked the technical repair job!!
Completed the job literally in minutes.!!
I will be calling them back for further service and products in the future!! in addition, got same-day service within 3 hours of the call!! Excellent Absolutely, and Outstanding !!!

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Victor C.
66 days ago

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My garage door failed to lift all of a sudden on a Saturday over the labor day weekend. Got a reference and called the Palms Services. The technician showed up on Sunday morning around noon and quickly diagnosed the broken spring torsion. We agreed to upgrade the spring to a heavy-duty, standard dual-torsion spring and also replace the 10 wheels in the rail. The total price was on the higher end (from my research) but it is a holiday weekend and an emergency service request. The technician shared some maintenance knowledge with me and got everything fixed within an hour. No complain.

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achristo70
67 days ago

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Peter was awesome and I highly recommend. Professional, knowledgeable clean and easy to work with. Changed our broken Torsion spring, showed me the drums, rollers, hinges. He even made me a video to show me where and how to do maintenance (spray lube).

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A C.
68 days ago

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9/4/2026 - Peter was awesome and I highly recommend. Professional, knowledgeable, clean and easy to work with. Changed our broken Torsion spring, showed me the drums, rollers, hinges. He even made me a video to show me where and how to do maintenance (spray lube).

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Ramkumar Jeevakan
90 days ago

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Palms Garage door team is very professional team and in particular service tech Zoli is very well-mannered and knowledgeable.

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6 months after the install , had an problem, where the garage door and it’s WiFi connection. Office folks who I spoke to was very responsive and immediately sent a tech . Illia was the tech who came onsite , took the time to explain why it lost its connectivity, he was very responsive and helpful.

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Antonio Gil
95 days ago

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The service and work was done real fast and excellent… thank you

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Rodrigo C
96 days ago

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Had a great experience! Illia is a super nice guy, diagnosed the problem quickly and professionally, got it done even though it was past 9pm! Service was quick and effective.

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Gordon Y.
114 days ago

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My garage door was making a lot of noise lately. I reached out to another company who gave me an unexpected solution, asking me to change a lot of things and wanted to charge me a lot of money with unnecessary upsell. I reached out to Palms and they responded quickly. Illia came out on a Sunday, super pleasant and knowledgeable. He explained my garage door issue and I only needed a tune up which he did. The door is now a lot quieter and operating more smoothly. I really appreciate his honesty and no upsell what so ever. I will use Palms when I need to replace my opener as they are local business and know how to treat their customers.

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Sandeep P.
132 days ago

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i had a great experience with my technician with replacing my broken garage door.He was very knowledgeable and professional, quickly identified the broken spring and replaced it in a jiffy and just like that its brand new again. i would highly recommend them if you have some any troubles with your garage door.

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Lorraine N.
154 days ago

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Our experience with Palm Garage Doors was fast and professional. The company's office returned my inquiry almost immediately. The next day their technician, Illia, arrived on schedule. He quickly diagnosed the issues with our non functioning garage door, and detailed the various options for repairs, and pricing for each. We chose the option that worked best for us, with upfront pricing and warranties. Illia was very knowledgeable, and within a couple hours, we had a "new" working garage door. We are very pleased with our experience with Palm Garage and Illia.

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Wilson C.
166 days ago

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Great job fixing a broken torsion spring and cables at my house in SF. Technician was friendly and knowledgeable and got it done quickly. Would highly recommend.

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Meher V.
167 days ago

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5 stars for responsiveness. Thd technican arrived on time. He diagnosed the issue very quick, and was able to replace the faulty garage door opener in less than an hour. The price was reasonable too. The entire process was very smooth and professional. Overall I'm very satisfied and highly recommend them.

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Diane W.
169 days ago

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One of the rollers on our garage door came off track recently causing issues with opening and closing.

I found Palms Garage Doors on Yelp. They had excellent reviews by customers and a 4.9 star rating. We gave them a call and were told they could be here today between 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

Elad was very punctual and arrived at exactly 12:30pm. He took a look at our garage door and assessed the situation. The bolts on our garage door needed to be tightened. Many had become loose over time. He increased the tension of the spring coils because our garage door off balance and he replaced all the metal rollers within the metal track. He said it would take him about 45 minutes to fix.

Everything worked out great. He did exactly as he had promised and with great efficiency. He made sure to show us, before he left, what got replaced. The garage door opens and closes so much smoother and better than before. It's much quieter too.

Elad, was very professional and kind. He did an amazing job fixing our garage door. My husband and I appreciated that he could fix it the same day we called. We will definitely reach out to him in the future if need be, for our garage door needs.

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Naima S.
170 days ago

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Illia was wonderful! He patiently explained what was wrong with our garage door and gave us 3 options for repair and let us decide what was best for us at the time. He did a great job and we would definitely call Palms again to work with Illia!

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Mike L.
198 days ago

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I contacted Palm through Yelp for an estimate on my garage door opener, and Elad arrived within an hour. Instead of trying to upsell me on a brand new unit, he gave me a reasonable quote for a repair--with the promise that if he couldn't fix it, his troubleshooting time would be completely free. Thanks to his expertise, Elad pinpointed the exact problem and had it resolved in just 20 minutes. I am incredibly happy with their service. They offer quick response times, in-depth knowledge, and refreshing honesty. It's great to find a company that actually fixes the problem rather than making up reasons to replace expensive equipment. Highly recommended!

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Tim C.
246 days ago

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Great service. professional technician, fair price, highly recommend.

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Xinghua L.
259 days ago

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Illia did a really great work fixing our door. He really well explained the problem and the solution. I like such transparency and I learned more about my garage. Illia calls in advance about the timing and is very patient with my questions. Great work and many thanks to him.

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Andy A.
306 days ago

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Zoli has done a great job fixing our garage door issue. He’s very responsive and professional on diagnosing the issue, getting the right parts, and having the job done quickly. Highly recommend the company.

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Yijin Z.
397 days ago

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Illia is very reliable! He called ahead to confirm the time and showed up right on schedule. He did a thorough inspection and explained everything to us with great patience (we know nothing about garage doors, apparently!). He replaced the springs and did an excellent job and everything’s working perfectly now. Such a relief!

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Ray J.
594 days ago

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Perfect job

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Luther S.
701 days ago

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Leo from Palm Garage Door did a great job fixing our garage door. He gave us our options and advised us what is better to spend on in the meantime. He went to the store the parts and tools he needed and finished the work within a couple of hours on a Sunday night. Highly recommended!

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Balaji M.
832 days ago

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They were very prompt and responsive. They installed garage door on Saturday and there was an issue about clearance because of miscommunication. But they kept me informed and fixed it on Monday.
The photos show on Friday and Monday.
Their service and communication through the entire process was pronominal and always kept me up to date on the progress

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Mark W.
834 days ago

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I highly recommend Palms. Exemplary customer service & my problem was solved within 45 minutes!!! Above and beyond service.

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Sarah g.
840 days ago

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Professional, provided me different options and answered my questions in details; efficient, I had the consultation on Thursday and the new garage door was up and running on Saturday. I would recommend Palms Garage Doors to anyone.

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Homeowner
49 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Prompt reply and great service, technician Peter explained what needed to be replaced and why. Very happy customer!

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Michael L.
57 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. He was fast, did everything he said he was gonna do!

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Homeowner
57 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Fast job good price

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Gerald F.
127 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Great job!

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Eric S.
140 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Both more knowledgeable and less expensive

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Sharon D.
145 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Efficient and price was great!

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Don M.
220 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. The service response was prompt and the work was well done. The technician explained the job and performed the repair as described. I would hire them again. Don

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Michael M.
227 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Work completed.

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Richard Y
256 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. I have high expectations doing things with high quality and Palms is one of the few companies that could meet my high expectations. What sets Palms apart from most other companies is that they have professional project managers who make sure the customer is happy with the job. I get slow responses (hours) from other companies about my concerns and questions before vendor selection but Palms was very quick to respond to my phone / text messages within minutes. For example, I had concerns about how my doors would look centered even though my door openings were smaller than standard size doors and risks looking off-centered. ******* was very responsive to my concerns and ensured me the installers would have ways to make the door look good. When the installers came, they at first refused to center the door because he didn't know how to do it and was continuing to install the door off-centered but when I quickly called/texted ******* mid-job, within minutes she was able to reach out to the installer's supervisor who rushed to my house, took a look at the situation and immediately came up with a smart way to make the doors centered. I was impressed with both ******* and the installer's supervisor. The doors looked great and I would absolutely recommend Palms to others.

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Milin S.
268 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Peter Edwards from Palms Garage Doors provided exceptional service. He was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and transparent throughout the process. I appreciated that his estimates focused strictly on what was necessary, without any upselling. The company was highly responsive—scheduling the visit and completing the work much faster than expected. The pricing was very fair; I’m hopeful the quality stands the test of time and will update this review should any issues arise.

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Nicholas H.
271 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Angie's List. Great job, quick!

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Nora H
362 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. I had a great experience working with Palms Garage Doors. From the initial estimate to scheduling the repair, all representatives were helpful and kind. Our garage door repairman was Illia - he was incredibly kind, friendly, and communicative throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain what needed to be fixed, answered all my questions, and made sure everything was working perfectly before he left. The quality of his work was excellent, and I truly appreciated his professionalism. I highly recommend him to anyone needing reliable, top-notch garage door service.

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Kalvin J
387 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. Illia was fantastic! He was right on time, explained why my garage door was having issues and laid out several different paths forward for fixing it. He completed the job in a little under an hour, paired all my new remotes and answered any remaining questions I had. He was kind and didn't make me feel silly for asking questions. 1000% would recommend to anyone in the area. Thanks again *****!

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Trevor S
401 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. We had a fantastic experience with Oriel from Palms Garage Doors! He was extremely friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and quickly diagnosed and fixed our garage door issue. The service was fast, affordable, and high quality a rare combination these days. You can tell ***** truly cares about his customers and takes pride in his work.If youre looking for garage door repair or installation in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Palms Garage Doors. Reliable, honest, and top-notch service from start to finish!

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Barry G
413 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. We recently had a spring break on our garage door, and we got opinions/quotes from several recommended garage door shops. Palms not only provided lots of useful information to help inform our decision, but the price was very reasonable. Zoli was fantastic - knowledgeable, personable, and fast at getting the job done. We would definitely recommend Palms to others!

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Jerald E
472 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. *** arrived ahead of schedule and was simply great. Courteous and polite but more important efficient and thorough; immediately analyzing the work to be done and doing it. I will be asking for him by name in all future dealings with Palms.

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Michael T
538 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. Service was professionally completed in a timely manner. We are very satisfied with the completed door.

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Karen P
552 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. Very helpful. Very very happy with service and information they told me about my door and care for my door. I will refer all friends

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Paul L
584 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. Plus Garage Doors did a great job fixing my garage door. It was very noisy and rollers and cables needed replacement and the technician did the job skillfully and on time. He even left me with extra bolts for the door opener that the previous guys did not. Thank you for a great job.

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simon j
602 days ago

Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB. ?????If you're in need of garage door service, look no further than Palms Garage Door! I had an emergency when my garage door fell off the tracks, and I reached out to *****, who was incredibly prompt in his response! ??? He provided a clear timeline and arrived exactly when he said he wouldimpressive! He assessed the situation swiftly and made several recommendations, giving us options that suited our needs. ***** went above and beyond, even after hours, to ensure everything was back on trackliterally! ???? He not only fixed the door but also upgraded us to a belt-driven opener. He took the time to walk my family through the process, showing us how to connect to the Wi-Fi and use all the new functions. Honestly, this guy knows his stuff, and his customer service is off the charts. For anyone needing garage door help, I HIGHLY recommend Palms Garage Door! ???? #GarageDoor #CustomerService #HomeImprovement #PalmsGarageDoor #FiveStars

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