Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fixed the garage door quickly and with great care!"
+13
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Garage door broke on a Saturday night. I called Sunday morning and they had somebody out to assess the same day. The door was broken in 3 places, so could not be fixed. I have two doors and the opener was not working on the other door. I upgraded the doors and openers. They could have installed the next day, but my schedule didn't work. We scheduled for 3 days later. They were on time and very professional. I would definitely recommend"
+31
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Needed garage door repair during a busy week when timing was critical. Alamo Garage Doors was incredibly accommodating with scheduling and completed the spring replacement exactly when promised."
+4
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Gilmer called me few minutes after I submitted request for quote for new installation of garage opener. He was honest and professional, offered a good price for a quolity garage opener and installation, included fixing the door and even offered to clear garage around door himself as my husband and I are older people with back pain problems. On the day of installation he came on time and finished the job faster than we expected. He did an excellent job and explained clearly and throughly how to use our new garage opener. I would highly recommend him and will definitely hire him again for other projects."
+14
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The company reached out promptly and the technician visited the property within two hours of the request. The garage door issue was resolved resulting in huge savings. I would highly recommend this company."
+1
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1964
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The whole process was seamless. I requested a quote from them via the Clopay garage door website. They responded within a day with a preliminary estimate (garage door only). Within a few days, they had sent someone to scope out the framing work that needed to be done and provide an updated estimate. On they day of the installation, they arrived on time and got straight to work. On the same day, I was having some tree trimming work done - the tree trimmers needed to get their truck close to the garage, and the Johnson guys worked with them to make sure everybody had space to do what they needed to do. When the work was done, they cleaned everything up well, and provided me with the keys to my new garage door."
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Entered request online and within 15 minutes they called and within 30 minutes they were assessing the fix to my garage door. We agreed on a price and they completed the job in less than 20 minutes. Excellent"
+39
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My husband and I were in a real jam and needed a new garage motor. Maryland Garage doors provided professional, TIMELY, high-quality work. I was beyond impressed when they followed-up with me the next day just to make sure we were satisfied with our new motor. In an economy where contractors rake you over the coals, this company has honesty and integrity. Thank you to Maryland Garage doors for your outstanding service. You have lifelong customers here. (We'll see you again given it's a four-car garage!)"
+75
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Good and prompt response to concern on Installed garage doors"
+1
Serving Bowie, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The young man who fixed the garage door, answered all my questions and explained everything so well."
+10
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