Before you sink money into an aging opener — or replace one that has years left — get a straight answer. Alfonso's evaluation checks the motor, drive gear, safety systems, and remaining parts availability, then gives you a written fix-it-or-replace-it call with real numbers for both paths. $45–$95 in San Francisco, credited toward whichever option you choose with us.
| Opener evaluation, written verdict (credited toward work) | $45–$95 |
Typical San Francisco and Bay Area ranges (parts + labor), last updated July 2026 — see the full SF garage door cost guide. You get an exact, upfront quote before any work begins — call (415) 494-4774 or book online.
Repair when the unit is under ten years old and the fix costs less than half a comparable new opener installed. Lean replace past fifteen years, when parts are discontinued, or when the unit predates modern photo-eye safety — that last one isn't negotiable for us, since an opener without working safety reverse shouldn't be patched back into service.
We run the opener through full cycles under load and listen to the motor, open the housing to inspect the drive gear and sprocket for wear, test the logic board's response to remotes and sensors, verify both safety-reverse systems, and check whether parts for your model are still made. The verdict comes in writing: what's worn, what it costs to fix, what replacement would cost, and which we'd choose.
No — and the fee structure is built so we don't have to. You pay for the evaluation, it credits toward either path, and repairs are a healthy part of our business; a big share of evaluations end in a fix under $300. After 15+ years in San Francisco garages, the honest verdict is the whole product here. If we say replace, you'll see the specific worn parts that justify it.
Often handled in the same visit as opener evaluation:
Same-day, true 24/7 opener evaluation across San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and the East Bay — including: