_(cropped).jpg){kind=link}
Common problems
- Door won't open or close
- Door off its track or crooked
- Remote or keypad stopped working
Services
- Broken spring replacement
- Off-track door repair
- Cable and roller replacement
If it's urgent: A broken spring is a job for a pro. Spring tension can cause serious injury.
Book a visit online
The local picture in San Mateo
Many older homes have raised foundations and crawl spaces. Laurelwood has hillside ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s.
Caltrain stops at three stations in the city. Garages converted to storage or workshops often have doors that are rarely used, and springs and rollers can stiffen from sitting. Hillsdale Shopping Center has been a regional mall since 1954.
Earthquakes can knock tracks out of alignment. If the door binds after a shake, have it checked. Baywood and San Mateo Park have many 1920s and 1930s homes.
Common reasons for a call
Typical calls we get from San Mateo:
- Door off its track or crooked
- Remote or keypad stopped working
- Door won't open or close
What happens after you call
- Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
- We hand the job to an independent garage door company active in San Mateo.
- The pro reaches out to set a time and explain pricing.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Garage door openers run on household power from PG&E, and many newer openers connect to Wi-Fi. In California, licenses for garage door contractors come from the Contractors State License Board, which has an online lookup.
Who runs what: Cal Water for water, the wastewater plant the city runs with Foster City for wastewater and the City of San Mateo Building Division for permits. Shoreview is in the flats near the Bay. Sugarloaf Mountain open space is on the west side.
Before the visit
Move cars and anything stored near the door out of the way before the visit.
If an HOA manages your building, find out whether they need notice first.
Common questions
Why is my garage door so loud?
Worn rollers, loose hardware and dry hinges are common causes. A tune-up with new rollers and lubrication often makes a big difference.
Why won't my garage door close all the way?
The safety sensors near the floor may be blocked or out of line. Wipe the lenses and check that both lights are steady before calling for service.
What should a garage door company know about homes in San Mateo?
Central Park downtown has a Japanese tea garden. The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge starts on the city's east side. Parts of the east side are low-lying near the Bay. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.
Do you cover North Central and Hayward Park?
Most likely. We cover North Central, Beresford, Baywood and Hayward Park and other parts of San Mateo, across 94401, 94402, 94403. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
Where do permits come from in San Mateo?
San Mateo permits come from the City of San Mateo Building Division. Ask the garage door company before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.
If you're renting in San Mateo, check your lease for who handles this repair.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from San Mateo, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94401, 94402, 94403
Nearby
- Garage door in Redwood City
- South San Francisco garage door
- Garage door near Daly City
- Palo Alto, CA garage door
- Garage door in Union City
- San Leandro garage door
Other services in San Mateo
All home services in San Mateo · California home services
VendorReach is a referral service. Pricing, scheduling and the quality of the work belong to the independent garage door company. Get the price in writing if that makes you more comfortable. The pro gives you a price before any work starts, and it's your call whether to go ahead.
Are you a local pro? Get matched with jobs near you. Pros pay nothing to join.
Join as a pro