Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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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."
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Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Technicians Joe and Justin installed my garage door. They did a thorough timely job. They were knowledgeable and friendly!"
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Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The spring on our garage door broke and both of our vehicles were stuck inside. We needed an emergency repair and Todays Garage Door Repair showed up within two hours."
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Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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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."
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Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent experience. Quality, craftmanship and so polite and personable. We love our new garage door and working with Farmhouse Garage Doors!"
Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Good service, but VERY EXPENSIVE! I scheduled the service online to replace a broken spring on my 8yo dual garage door. Got an appointment right away for Mon (8a-10a). They confirmed the appointment via txt msg. On the day of the arrival, they sent a name & photo of the tech that was on his way to fix the garage door. Really nice and professional guy, Alex. He inspected the garage door, and gave me an estimate of $1245 to basically replace all removable parts (bearings, cables, springs, etc.) I decided not to move forward with it, and I was ready to pay mandatory $85 for his visit, but he revised the estimate to just replace the two springs along with center and end bearings for $869, which I thought was still high based on market research. I needed to get the door fixed due to upcoming travel, so I agreed to it. It took Alex 30 mins to complete the work. They accept checks and credit cards, but there is an additional 3% charge for credit cards! To give you an idea of total costs: I paid 2 x $345 for two springs: PDS 250x39 - 1-3/4" ID LHW SP Green Powder Coated High Cycle Torsion Spring; $37 for Center Bearing; and 2 x $71 for two End Bearing Plate 12 ga. Also, to replace 12 roller wheels on my single garage door (to reduce noise) the estimate was $245, but I didn't go for it. I would highly recommend getting a couple of quotes over the phone before having them come over, so you are not on the hook for $85 mandatory charge."
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Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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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 South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"My garage door would not close and was stuck open with both cables on either side of the door unspooled from the drum and essentially locking the door at 3ft open. I used Angi to look up nearby contractors and A1 came up. They contacted me very quickly and when I acknowledged I needed service, they were on site within the hour! The end result is that they repaired my issue so that I can use the door again. To get to that point - they walked me through what they planned to do. Midway through the repair, they did ask to meet with me to recommend fully replacing all bars, springs, cables and tracks (for about $1600-$1800), but I declined as I was not ready to make that large a decision and may want to change the garage door in the future. There was a bit of back and forth on whether they would tighten the springs which were insufficiently wound, but they did in the end. I would work with them again. I'd prefer full discussion on what they can do to finish the requested job first."
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Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"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."
Serving South Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We were first referred to Darren and his crew at Twin City Handyman in October of 2014 when we were in need of having a new patio door installed. TCH went and picked out the door, brought it to the house and installed it, saving us time and the headache of having to arrange it ourselves. They did such a great job we immediately planned to have them install a whole new front door unit (jamb, side window, transit and all) once we got the unit ordered and delivered. TCH ended up installing it on one of the coldest days that year. We were very pleased with their work and knew we had found our "go-to" handyman crew.
Our next project was the moving of several light fixture outlet boxes in our kitchen and once done, the repair of the ceiling that had a few small staines due to a soda explosion and minor bathtub overflow from upstairs. Lester, the technician on duty for this and most of the other jobs, is an expert at, among other things, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the end result. He repaired the area and then re-popcorn sprayed the entire area. It looked brand new when he was done.
We were also in the middle of a kitchen remodel at the time and had ordered a new oven-microwave combo. Because the size was different from our previous model, the cabinet had to be altered. I was probably more worried about this than I was about any other project, due to the fact that the kitchen is the most often used and visible area in our home, however, once again, the crew at TCH outdid themselves. The end result was that the cabinet looked great and any sign of alternation was almost microscopic.
As stated, TCH has been our go-to for all of our projects since we discovered them, including the installation of both garage doors on our house that needed to be replaced due to major rusting.
For all the jobs listed above, we are estimating the total cost of the service part of our bill to be around $4,0000-$5,000.
That said, we have been more than please with our relationship with Darren, Lester and the crew at TCH. They are both professional and friendly. Darren has always been quick to get back to us about any questions we have had, and when we had the problem with the doors that shifted, they were quick to follow up and correct the problem.
Without question, we would recommend Twin City Handyman to anyone who asked.
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Plan for site prep and, if needed, a thicker slab to handle the added weight. Once the walls are up, insulation, drywall, and exterior siding create a secure, weather-tight space that protects vehicles and gear year-round.
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Pre-made kits start at $300 and bundle all the required parts—sometimes installation, too—making them the most budget-friendly option. Custom carports cost more ($12 to $40 per square foot plus labor) but let you match the design, size, and finishes to your home.
If price and quick setup top your list, go with a kit. If you have a tricky layout or want a seamless aesthetic, investing in a custom build is worth the premium.
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