Unfortunately, garage door repair companies scamming innocent homeowners is not a new trend here in California and other states. Scams can come in a variety of forms. Your best defense is first learning a little bit about your garage door and how it works. Check the documentation from your door manufacturer and read about the average garage door repair cost in your area. Take pictures of your door and try to see what’s broken with your own eyes. If a technician tries to tell you something is broken when you know it’s clearly not, you can avoid getting ripped off.

 

Things to Look Out for When Hiring Garage Door Repairmen

One of the first red flags of a fraudulent garage door repair company is one that refuses to provide estimated quotes on the phone. They’ll do this so they can then give you a grossly inflated invoice after the repair. Another flag is when they try to forcefully upsell unnecessary services. For example, if you needed a replacement opener and they tell you that you also need new springs when you may not. If you begin to feel uncomfortable at any time during your repairs, then end the service call and find a new technician.