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Top 10 Garage Door Safety Tips You Need to Know!

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

Updated Mar 30, 2026 · 6 min read

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Your home’s first line of defense is your garage. In addition to storing your car, it offers security and safeguards valuables. When you enter your garage, you should find a haven where you may do whatever you want. However, you might have to worry about your security if you neglect regular garage door maintenance. Here are our top ten garage door safety tips to protect you and your family from the risk of injuries.

Must-Know Top 10 Garage Door Safety Tips

1. Start by Keeping Your Garage Door Closed

It might seem obvious, but 30% of house thefts involve entry through an unlocked door or window that calls for a statement. Even the best and most sophisticated door locks will not secure your house if you do not utilize them. Even leaving your garage door slightly open risks your safety and security. A partially open garage door can let intruders into your garage, especially if your home has a door leading from the garage inside. So, never leave the garage door open.

2. Do Not Divulge the Garage Code

It is best to keep the code a secret within your family or the household, even if you have a detached garage. However, you risk endangering your home’s security if you do not take this seriously. Criminals will go to tremendous lengths. Therefore you do not want to give one the chance to use your not-so-secret code as an excuse to hang out in the garage. It would be best if you also had this essential conversation with your children, who might not understand the significance of keeping the garage passcode to themselves.

3. Keep the Garage Door Opener in a Secured Place

You will also want to remember not to leave garage door openers on display in line with keeping the code a secret. It is handy to set them on a car’s dashboard or tuck them under the visor, but putting them in the glove box could help secure your home even more. Even better, choose a smart garage door opener, which is nevertheless more practical than the conventional opener. As an added plus, many of these smart door apps allow you to check to see if you mistakenly left the door open, a mistake we are all prone to making.

4. Keep the Opener Out of Children’s Reach

Keep your garage door opener out of the wrong hands—one of the most crucial safety advice for the garage. Avoid letting children, especially young ones, play with the openers and keep remote controls out of reach. Teach your kids that garage doors, and remote controls should not be messed with or used as toys. Ensure the garage door opener is at least five feet off the ground so small children cannot get it.

5. Change the Code as Frequently as Possible

For security purposes, you should periodically update or change the control code for your garage door. For example, if the remote control has been compromised or is missing, you might need to update the code on the garage door keypad—this aids in keeping your place safe at all times. Consider purchasing a rolling code that modifies the garage access code after each usage. Alternately, at the very least, frequently alter the opener and remote control’s default codes. Changing your keyless entry code is simpler than you would imagine. Consult your owner’s handbook to learn how to use your specific keyless entry.

6. Learn How to Operate It Manually

Your garage door could be destroyed and rendered useless by power outages, storms, or malfunctions. However, it will save you time and protect the security of your home if you take the time to learn how to operate the door without power.

Your owner’s handbook is an excellent resource for details on everything from how to manually operate the door to all the additional components that make the door work.

7. Watch Out for a Moving Garage Door

Run or walk away from a moving garage door. Do not rush a moving door when getting in or out of your car. Doing such can be risky, whether trying to enter or escape fast. Also, teach and constantly remind your kids not to do this. Instead, keep an eye on the door while it is in motion until it has completely opened or shut. Up to this point, always make sure the entrance is clear and unobstructed by anything.

8. Inspect Your Garage Door Regularly

Every month, check your door and all of its functional components. Even if you are not a garage door expert, a basic inspection can tell you when you need to hire one. Increase your understanding of the garage door springs, cables, pulleys, and rollers by performing a visual inspection monthly. In the meantime, studying the owner’s manual to ensure everything operates as it should is quite helpful.

9. Learn When Not to Troubleshoot

When something shows signs of wear and tear, it is time to schedule a repair as soon as possible. However, do not try to fix anything yourself; instead, call a professional. Since attempting to work with the tension springs, garage door accidents have consistently risen, and other wires can often lead to significant damage. So if a garage door repair is necessary, ask for help from the skilled technicians at Palms Garage Doors.

10. Call For Garage Door Experts

Do not undervalue your garage door and contribute to the statistics of accidents they cause each year. Instead, garage doors should be handled carefully and with the highest respect for safety because they are working machinery with tension-fueled parts, metal components, and the hefty door itself. When your garage door starts to malfunction, call a professional. You may stay ahead of the curve and have your door mended by monitoring its operations each month before an accident occurs.

Garage Door Repair Near Me

If you are searching for fast and trusted garage door repair services, look no further! At Palms Garage Doors, we are dedicated to offering the highest caliber of products and services you deserve. As one of the leading garage door companies, we serve the Greater Bay Area from San Francisco to San Jose and up to Oakland. We provide solutions to all your garage door needs—from garage door installation to garage door repair and quick fixes. Palms Garage Doors is equipped with the market’s newest and safest garage doors. Guaranteed, we can outfit your home with a stunning modern garage door that is both functional and offers the latest safety features to protect your home and family. For you to never be surprised by additional costs, we will personally evaluate your demands and even offer a free estimate of the work. So call us today to learn more and feel secure all the time.

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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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