I recently had to get my garage door fixed while I was on vacation. My husband called a garage door company without getting multiple quotes, opting for the first one they found. The repairman suggested some valid fixes, and here's a breakdown of the costs: For a standard 2-car garage in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, I ended up paying labor charges of $279, $600 for a pair of heavy-duty springs, $250 for a pulley cable, $180 for two bearings, and $250 for ten rollers. In total, everything came to $1,672 after taxes. The labor warranty is 60 days and the springs have a 9-year warranty. However, I just found out that springs shouldn't cost more than $500 at most. Am I worrying too much or is this price just ridiculously high? Did we end up being taken advantage of due to our inexperience and urgency?
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Look, garage springs are no joke; they can seriously injure you if handled improperly. I understand the hesitation to pay a high price, but sometimes it's worth it for safety and peace of mind. I personally avoid skimping on repairs like that because the risk isn't worth it.
I feel you on this! I paid around $1,200 for a similar job. Sure, if you shopped around, you might find someone who'd do it for about $1,000, but this was a weekend emergency. You're not going to tackle this DIY style, so sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and pay up. I figure it's a peace of mind for the next ten to fifteen years, you know?
Guess I must be lucky! I live in a low-cost area and have a DIY background. Where I am, you could replace two garage doors for that amount! My recent installation was less than half of what you paid. I really think contractors are hiking up the prices since construction costs are going up everywhere. I work in the field and have seen astronomical increases, making it tough for anyone to afford these types of repairs nowadays. Just wild.
That’s reassuring to hear. I guess sometimes you have to just get it done!