Your garage door is probably the largest moving thing in your house, and it works every day. So when does a door need repair, and when does it need replacing? There is no single number that answers that for every home, and we would rather be honest than quote you one. What we can share is what our technicians see most often on the doors they work on. Primos Garage Doors has been family-owned and operated since 1998, and our philosophy is to educate, not upsell.
What Do Our Technicians See Most Often?
Broken springs.
Spring failures are among the common issues we address, and they are a good time to explain door weight and the counterbalance system.
Vehicle impacts.
We regularly work on doors that have been struck by a vehicle. Damaged panels, tracks, rollers and hardware are common, and the damage is not always obvious.
Why Do Springs Matter So Much?
The spring system counterbalances the weight of the door. When a spring fails, the whole door is affected, and the repair should be handled professionally because the springs are under significant tension. Our garage door springs page explains our approach.
How Does a Vehicle Impact Change the Decision?
Impact damage can involve panels, tracks, rollers, hardware and other components that are not immediately obvious to the customer. Sometimes a repair or a single panel solves it. Sometimes the damage is extensive enough that replacing the door is the better choice. Our guide to replacing one garage door panel covers the first case.
How Do We Help You Decide Between Repair and Replacement?
We take the time to explain what is happening, why a repair is necessary and what options you have, instead of simply handing you an estimate. If a repair makes sense, we will say so. If replacement is the better value, we will explain why. For a general overview, see our post on whether to repair or replace your garage door.
What Does a Real Replacement Job Look Like?
One customer shared this about a replacement in a 1930s garage on our site: "He had to rebuild the frame, haul off old material and install the new door. Did a wonderful job and finished it in one day." Our scope goes well beyond standard residential doors, including commercial overhead doors, rolling steel doors, agricultural and ranch properties, airplane hangars, boathouses and electric gates.
Which New Garage Doors Do We Install?
We install doors from CHI, Amarr and Clopay. Our installation and replacement page explains the process, and the Design Your Door tool lets you preview styles before you decide.
Can You Get Same-Day or Emergency Service in Arvada?
We offer 24/7 emergency garage door repair, including weekends and holidays, and same-day service whenever scheduling allows. See our Arvada service area page for local details.
Why Do Homeowners Keep Coming Back to Primos?
We have built relationships with thousands of customers throughout Colorado, and about 85% of our business comes from returning customers. We are a real family-run business, not a franchise or a national call center, and we believe in taking care of people and standing behind our work.
Call (720) 437-8951 or request service online. Residential service calls start at $49.99, and we answer emergency calls 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a garage door last?
It depends on the door, how it is used and the damage it has taken. Rather than give you a number, we inspect your door and explain what we find.
What are the most common garage door problems you see?
Broken springs are among the common issues our technicians address, and we regularly repair doors that have been struck by vehicles.
Can a vehicle impact shorten a door's life?
It can. Impact jobs can involve damaged panels, tracks, rollers and hardware that are not immediately obvious.
Will you tell me honestly if I should repair instead of replace?
Yes. We educate, not upsell. We explain what we found, why a repair is necessary and what options are available.
Which brands of new garage doors do you install?
We install doors from CHI, Amarr and Clopay.
Do you replace garage doors in Arvada?
Yes. We serve Arvada and communities throughout Colorado, and we offer same-day service whenever scheduling allows.
Do you handle doors other than standard residential garage doors?
Yes. We also work on commercial overhead doors, rolling steel doors, agricultural and ranch properties, airplane hangars, boathouses, dock levelers and electric gates.