Garage door stuck? We'll get it moving.
Spring, cable, opener and off-track repair for Chicago North Side, North Shore, northwest and western suburbs. Call or text and get a price range before anyone drives out.
- Free estimate by phone
- Price agreed before work starts
- Pay after you test the door
What is your door doing?
Tap the one that looks like yours. We'll know what to bring.
Before you touch it
A garage door spring stores enough force to hurt someone. Here's what the three most common emergencies look like and what to do while you wait.
| What you see | Usually | What to do now |
|---|---|---|
| You heard a loud bang from the garage, like a gunshot | Spring repair | Do not pull the red emergency release while a spring is broken. The door can drop fast. Leave it where it is and call. |
| The opener runs but the door doesn't move | Openers & remotes | If the door reverses or won't close, check that nothing is blocking the two small sensors near the floor before you call. A smudge or a bumped sensor is a common cause. |
| The door is crooked or one side is higher than the other | Off-track, cables & rollers | Don't run the opener on a crooked door. Unplug the opener and keep people and cars away from it until it's fixed. |
What repairs usually cost
Most jobs land in these ranges. Your exact price depends on the door and parts, and the technician confirms it before starting.
- $79 diagnostic visit, credited in full when you go ahead with the repair.
- Regular hours: Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
- Sundays, holidays, and visits before 7am or after 7pm add $99. Saturdays are regular price. We tell you before we book, never after.
- Warranty: 1 year on labor for every repair. Parts carry the manufacturer's warranty.
- $25 off any spring repairLaunch special for new customers. Mention it when you call.
- 10% off for seniors and militarySeniors 65+, active duty and veterans. Applies to repairs, not new doors.
One discount per job. Can't be combined with other offers. All prices and specials
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Torsion springs, pair (includes tune-up) | $295–$450 |
| Single torsion spring | from $199 |
| High-cycle spring upgrade | +$60–$100 |
| Extension springs, pair, with safety cables | $175–$275 |
| Cables, pair | from $175 |
| Off-track door repair | $195–$395 |
| New opener installed, chain / belt | from $575 / $675 |
| Tune-up and safety inspection | $99–$129 |
| New garage door, installed | Free on-site estimate |
What we fix and install
Garage door spring repairTorsion spring replacement; Extension spring replacement with safety cables; Matching springs to your door's weight
Garage door opener repair, installation and remotesOpener repair; New opener installation; Safety sensor alignment and wiring
Off-track garage door, cable and roller repairResetting off-track doors and straightening bent track; Cable replacement and drum adjustment; Roller replacement
New garage door installation and panel replacementSingle panel replacement when a matching panel is available; Full door replacement; Removal and haul-away of the old door
Garage door maintenance and tune-upLubricating springs; Balance test with the opener disconnected; Safety reverse and sensor test
How a repair call works
Call or text
Tell us what the door is doing. A photo or a 10-second video by text helps a lot.
Get a price range
We tell you what it most likely is and a price range on the phone. No charge for that.
Pick a time
We give you an arrival window. Same-day is often possible; we'll say so if it isn't.
Pay when it works
The technician confirms the price before starting. You pay after you've tested the door.
The NLS promise
- No work starts until you've approved the price.
- No payment until the door works and you've tested it.
- No pressure to replace a door that can be repaired.
- Ask for Leo. You talk to someone who has fixed garage doors, not a call center.
How we work: we schedule your job and send a vetted local technician, and we stay responsible for the result.
Where we work
Chicago's North Side, the North Shore, and the northwest and western suburbs out to the Fox Valley. 114 towns in all.
Questions people ask
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
Please don't. The opener isn't built to lift the full weight of the door, and pulling the emergency release can let the door drop. Leave it closed. If your car is stuck inside, tell us when you call and we'll prioritize it.
Do you charge for estimates?
Phone estimates are free: we tell you the likely problem and a price range. If a technician comes out, the visit is $79, and that's credited in full when you go ahead with the repair. Estimates for new doors and openers are always free.
How fast can someone come out?
It depends on the day and your location. When you call we give you a real arrival window. Same-day is often possible for spring, cable and off-track calls.
Which openers do you work on?
The common residential brands, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Craftsman and Linear. If you're not sure what you have, text us a photo of the motor unit's label.
Can't talk right now? Leave your number.
We call or text you back with a likely cause and a price range. If it's urgent, calling is faster.