Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Good service, best price. I would recommend him to anyone looking for garage door work."
+6
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"I didn't use Champion Garage Doors. I used another AL-recommended vendor, who did a GREAT job. I am NOT giving Champion a bad review, I just didn't work with them, and I know nothing about them."
+3
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"We had an excellent overall experience with Metro Garage Door. We have two garage doors, each with its own garage door opener. One of our garage door openers pulled the header board loose and wouldn't function. We called Metro Garage Door in the morning, and they made room for us that same day in the afternoon. Paul was the service person. He has professional and efficient. He replaced the broken header board, reattached the bracket to the new header board, reattached the rail, and aligned the mechanism so that the door worked smoothly again. He then performed a 22-point inspection on each door. We noticed late that day that the door he fixed was making a loud vibrating type noise. We called Metro Garage Door to come and check it. No one was able to come the next day, but A.J. did come the next business day after that. A.J. analyzed the cause of the vibration, eliminated it, and did not charge for a second visit because it was "re-call" work. A.J. was also professional and efficient."
+27
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"the person was great but my son decided to fix the garage door. thank you"
+37
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Spoke with Tyler over the phone. He was very polite and knowledgeable. Needed our garage door replaced. Got 3 estimates and decided to go with Mr Spring. Could not be happier with our choice. Tech was on time and did an excellent job and stayed within our budget. Would recommend Mr Spring to anyone needing garage door work done."
+85
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Service was professional and quick, and I am pleased with the condition of my garage door after the minor repairs"
+21
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hassan and Hunter provided effective, efficient and responsive services from beginning to end of our garage door replacement journey."
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Garage Guru did a great job at a very reasonable price and gave great recomendations on openers and a future Garage door replacement. Months later the door is still working great. Thanks!"
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Josh, the serviceman from A1 Garage Door, was on time, did a complete inspection of both garage doors, found the problem, serviced completely both doors and within a few hours . He explained everything he did, and reprogrammed our garage openers. We were very happy with this entire process."
+4
Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Over the past 20 plus years, my garage door has had to be serviced a few times and I will always use this company. They're the best. Like all good service, it's not necessarily the least expensive but it's great! They're very nice people."
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