Garage Doors–How To Find a Repairman

First off, you may want to ask around among friends and family for any recommendations. This will give you an honest answer and a good place to start. Call all the referrals you get and ask each one of them thoroughly how long they have worked on garage entrances. Ask for references from each, and as best you can, describe the problem you are having and see which repairman can give you the best estimate over the phone.

Another method for finding a reliable and qualified worker is to look and see if there are any new neighborhoods being developed. It is likely that one or two technicians did all of them. Ask someone who represents the development on who was contracted to do the installations.

Search the yellow pages under “garage doors” or “general home improvement” and you will likely find a decent list of contractors. Check into each that satisfies your interest and ask for references.

There are usually websites that serve to compile lots of recommended contractors under specific job types. You may be able to search for recommendations that pertain to your local area, as well as technicians and businesses to avoid.

If you have already hired a repairman, check to see if he has a price book handy to show you the cost of common parts for your door. Otherwise, the serviceman may try and overcharge you for parts that should be cheap.

If the technician’s service requires that you sign a contract, make sure to read over it carefully and discuss the specifics of what will be worked on. Do this to avoid being charged for work you do not need.

Be specific. Be clear about what type of repair or replacing you need. A lot of workers in repair rely on selling parts as a portion of their business. Make sure you are not vague on the type of work you need done, so as to avoid being overcharged.

Ask your contractor to not only address the problem of your door, but also the cause of it. You may spend money on parts and labor that can repair your opener and have the same problem arise again sooner than it should.

Finding a qualified handyman for your garage entranceway may seem daunting, but be persistent and you will find a good worker. There are many technicians to choose from, so ask around, as people in this field rely heavily on word of mouth for their business. A trained and experienced repairman is always looking for a job and is not hard to find if he or she has a great list of references.