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FIXED, REPAIRED & REPLACED.

Get your garage door fixed quickly, conveniently and at a fair price!

Up & Over garage door repair specialist

Been told your garage door is beyond repair? Call us for an honest opinion! No hidden costs, price stated upfront and no call out charge.

Over 30 years of experience!

We are a local, independent, family business. Based in Devon. Covering - Plymouth, Saltash, Torpoint, South Hams, Torbay, and Newton Abbot. West Devon. North, East, and Central Cornwall. All for the same fair, upfront, affordable prices.

For example - both cables replaced, door oiled and serviced £85 all inclusive. Hassle free service, and usually the same day.

We promise no sales pressure, and old school customer service, guaranteed.

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WHO ARE WE?

CORNWALL

01566 784195

PLYMOUTH

01752 936171

Garage door repairs in Cornwall and Devon

Springs & Cables Replaced & Fitted

Providing a large range of repairs

We carry an extensive range of spares on the van so most garage door repairs can be completed on the spot.

We are also very reliable. If your garage door repair needs doing quickly to secure your valuables, we will be there same day if we can. We are not going to tell you we can be there and then cancel your appointment, leaving you panicking. Unfortunately, some companies do.

Please read our reviews. We are very proud of them.

Springs & Cables Replaced & Fitted

Locks & Handles Replaced & Fitted

Operators Replaced & Fitted

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We are so proud of the service we provide, we offer a 12 month warranty!

Read our testimonials from our happy customers.

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Garage Door Repairman

5.0

Based on 199 reviews

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Judith Martin

Excellent & friendly service from Howard, who repaired and serviced our garage door quickly & at a very reasonable charge..Will certainly be recommending Howard to family and friends.

Response from the owner: What a lovely review Judith. It really helps our small business get noticed where the national companies have such huge budgets. Massively appreciated that you took the time to spread the word!Helps us keep our prices low too.Many thanks, Lynne and Howard

Ian Whitehead

Thanks Howard, another great job and very promptly done, Ian.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a great review Ian. Massively appreciated, Lynne and Howard.

Valerie Hodgins

Problem with garage door dealt with very promptly. Thankyou . Excellent service. Would highly recommend.

Response from the owner: Thank you Valerie. It's very kind of you to leave us such a lovely review.Very much appreciated. Lynne and Howie.

John Stephens

From my phone call to the door repair....what an excellent team. Great service, speedy repair and an excellent job. Will definitely recommend to others. Thank you.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a great review John. It really helps us to appear on Google where we are competing against the national companies with big budgets who flood the top of the page with their ads. Plus it helps others find a cheap reliable service. Much appreciated.Lynne and Howard

Rory Hill

Superb and really fast service, this guy could probably work just as well with his eyes closed! Both Howie and is wife were a pleasure to deal with. Thanks very much.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a great review Rory. He probably could, he's been doing it for over 30 years.Pleasure dealing with you too.Really appreciate your 5 stars, it helps us, and it helps others to avoid getting ripped off by the national companies. Kind regards Lynne and Howie

Linda Tydeman

What a very

Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5 star review Linda. I think you got cut off there, but very much appreciated! Lynne and Howard

Phil Dowle

Quick response and excellent service.

Response from the owner: Thanks Phil, very much appreciated. Lynne and Howard Lynne and

Chantelle Doxey

Absolutely fantastic service!! Fixed my garage door on the same day I made my enquiry and was very quick, professional and saved me a fortune compared to other silly quotes!! Highly recommend

Response from the owner: Thanks so much Chantelle. It's reviews like yours that help others avoid the companies who give silly quotes! We really do appreciate it. Lynne and Howard

GORDON MELLOR

Howard always finds a simple solution to all problemsAs a landlord I have used his services several times over the years

Response from the owner: What a lovely review Gordon. Huge thanks for sparing the time to leave it. Always a pleasure doing business with you. Lynne and Howard

Dave Merrin

Messaged at 2100 not expecting a reply until the following day but I got one within an hour. By 1100 the next day my door was fixed and at a very good price. I don't remember the last time I had such a seamless service for anything! Thank you

Response from the owner: What a wonderful review!Thanks so much it really helps.

Andrew Clark

Fantastic no fuss professional service - thank you

Response from the owner: Thanks Andrew, we try our best!Your review is greatly appreciated. Lynne and Howard

David Whitaker

Excellent service, repairs done very quickly and efficiently, would recommend and use again.Thank you Howard.

Response from the owner: Thanks for leaving us such a great review David. It really helps us and is very much appreciated. Lynne and Howard

Elliot Forte

Everyone who needs a garage door repair SHOULD contact this business FIRST. Before I spoke to them, I contacted a national "same day" installer, who never bothered turning up three days running. Then a local supplier visited and said I needed a new door for £1,500 as it was "unrepairable". I finally found Garage Door Repairman. Howard turned up the next day in BUDE, repaired it in less half an hour, and charged me a fraction of what others had quoted for a new door. Great customer service too, really friendly and it was like speaking to a real human instead of a robot. I can't recommend this business enough, everyone else wants to sell you a new door and charge you for the privilege. Use Garage Door Repairman instead.

Response from the owner: Wow! Thanks for such a stunning review Elliot. You just summed up the garage door business. We don't supply doors just repair them at a very fair price. Sometimes I think customers don't ring because we are too cheap! We don't make promises we can't keep, and will be there when we say. Neither do we try and upsell. Quotes given over the phone are usually spot on, and no call out charge. We even show our prices on our website. It's just hard to get seen on Google as the national companies flood the first page with their ads under different names. Much appreciated Lynne and Howard

Sally Smith

Excellent service from start to finish. Replied on email almost instantly, came out the next day and fitted around my time, fixed within 30 minutes and lovely, friendly service on top. Highly recommend

Response from the owner: Thank you for such an awesome review Sally. Much appreciated,Lynne and Howard

David Binns

Excellent service. Called in the morning and door fixed by lunchtime. Would thoroughly recommend.

Response from the owner: Hi David, I believe you chose us because of our reviews and it's really kind of you to share with others. Many thanks, Lynne and Howard.

Robin Duckering

Gary has just replaced the wires on our garage door this morning. Arrived on time and if ever you have replaced the wires on a garage door, which I have, it can be a very fiddly job - Gary just did it and made it look easy, but that is because he knows exactly what he is doing. The tension is spot on and the movement is as sweet as before. Thank you Gary.

Response from the owner: Thank you for such a glowing review. Massively appreciated.

David Wilkins

Excellent service would highly recommend

Response from the owner: Thank you David, your review really helps, much appreciated. Lynne and Howard

Amy Bissett

Amazing service, quick to resolve our garage issue, would highly recommend and use again for sure

Response from the owner: Thank you Amy, so kind of you to leave us such a lovely review. It means a lot to us. Lynne and Howard

Yvonne Whitmarsh

Very fast response work all completed in a few days of first contact.

Response from the owner: Thank you for leaving us such a nice review Yvonne. Massively appreciated.Lynne and Howard.

John Pitcher

Very fast response, competitive pricing, thank you.

Response from the owner: Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a nice review John. We really appreciate it. Lynne and Howard

david tracey

Fantastic service, called on a Sunday afternoon and the repair was completed upon returning home from work Monday. I had previously been quoted £248 for the same job. Outstanding value for money. Will definitely recommend to anyone.

Response from the owner: Thanks for your wonderful review David. To be honest we don't have the overheads that national companies have. But we think that £85 is a more than a fair price for replacing garage door cables. We also do our best to provide a fast reliable service. Reviews really help us.Much appreciated,Lynne and Howard

Lakey Property

Unbelievably good service, arrived within half an hour, fixed my broken door for a superb price as quoted in advance. Could not recommend highly enough, thank you very much.

Response from the owner: Thanks, kind of you to leave us such a great review, really helps us and other customers too. We do appreciate it.Lynne and Howard

Lesley Willis

Amazing service.Sent a message and received a reply within 2 hours. Howard came to view our garage the next day and completed the work the day after. It didn't take him long and such a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend him 👍

Response from the owner: Thanks for leaving us such a lovely review Lesley. It really helps us, we are very grateful. Lynne and Howard

Peter Harvey

Great five star service, sorted out my problem so quickly. Would not hesitate to recommend 👍

Response from the owner: Thanks Peter for your excellent review, glad you're happy.Makes us happy 😊

gary bolitho

Excellent service, really quick and very reasonable price.

Response from the owner: Thanks Gary, that review is spot on! Sums up what we do.Greatly appreciated.

Angie Hopkins

I was in despair when the wires on my garage door snapped and I was left with a door just hanging, very lopsided with no chance of closing. With other priorities, I couldn't afford a new garage door. Fortunately my builder told me of "The Garage Door Repairman". What a great recommendation. I contacted them on Sunday and it was repaired on Monday for a very reasonable price. What a great swift service - I am very happy and would definitely recommend!! Thank you Lynne and Howard.

Response from the owner: Many thanks Angie for such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Greg Bartholomew

Great service, came out to have a look quickly, communicated well and sorted out all the parts needed to fix the missing lock on my garage door.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a great review Greg. It really helps. Much appreciated, Lynne and Howard

Matt Nile

Called yesterday and Howard was here by 0830 today. Great service, quick, friendly and competitive. Thanks again!

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a great review Matt, we really appreciate it.

USSFF

Same day repair of our up and over garage door. Great price as advertised - don't replace your failed door, get it repaired and serviced by the Garage Door Repairman!

Response from the owner: Thank you for helping us to get the word out. Much appreciated. Lynne and Howard

Liz

Wow! Look no further. Made an enquiry only 2 days ago. Howard arrived promptly today and I had a smooth-opening, fixed and serviced garage door in less than half an hour. Great price. Fantastic service. Thank you. I will spread the word!

Response from the owner: Thanks for leaving us such a great review Liz. It really helps us, much appreciated, Lynne and Howard.

Jake Hurley

What a superb service. Garage door in Exeter was fixed the next day for an extremely reasonable fixed price, communicated in advance. Howard turned up on time, fixed the problem quickly, and without any trouble (new cable and spring needed on old garage door that had gone lopsided). thoroughly nice chap to talk to and couldn't be happier.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a glowing review Jake. It really helps us. Hugely appreciated. Lynne and Howard

Gillian Ross

I'm very impressed by the helpful and efficient service offered by this business. Rang them on Monday because my old garage door was jammed open. I live right on the northern edge of their working area but they were happy to come out quickly (because the door was stuck open), fixed the fault while I was out, and charged me a very reasonable fee. Door now working better than it has done for many years. Thank you so much for your help, both of you.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a wonderful review Gill. We really appreciate it. Lynne and Howard

Tosh Hodgskins

AMAZING! Howard arrived at the agreed time this morning, swiftly diagnosed the problem and got straight to work. 45 mins later he had changed both cones and coils and serviced the door (works better than ever!) Incredible value at £85 (my quote from another company was in excess of £250). I cant recommend Garage Door Repairman highly enough!

Response from the owner: Thank you for such a glowing review! We really appreciate it. Lynne and Howard

Mark Gott

Called at 9am the guy was here by 1130, snapped cable all fixed no hassle tweaked alignment and even took the time to oil all moving parts, old school craftsman would recommend to all my friends, thanks very much

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a great review Mark. It really helps us, and we appreciate your taking the time to write it. Lynne and Howard

David Leaver

Fantastic service, Howard arrived and my new garage door was up and running and at a great price too. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for a great job, will certainly use him again as and when the need arisesDave...

Response from the owner: Thank you David. We are really happy that you were pleased enough to leave us such a wonderful review.

Luke Cameron

Amazing service, rang up on Wednesday by 10am the next day Howard was on site got the garage door sorted it works better then when installed and also took the time to show me maintenance that I should be doing on it. Our installer wanted us to wait a month before they could even quote for the work.

Response from the owner: Thank you Luke. It's wonderful reviews like yours that get our small business seen against the big budget firms out there.We really appreciate that you took the time to write it.Kind regards Lynne and Howard

Briony Wilkinson-king

Howie was a lovely man. He was super prompt and efficient. Would absolutely recommend him, and he even turned up when he said he would! Amazing.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a lovely review Briony. Really made our day.

alan ratcliff

An excellent job carried out super quickly over the Xmas and new year holiday period. Couldn’t have had it done better. Thanks Howard.

Response from the owner: Hi Alan, thank you for such a wonderful review. Very much appreciated.

intergalactic2011

Wow, just brilliant from start to finish. Sent Howard a message on Saturday at 6.00pm after my cables broke, and he was here at 9.15am Monday morning. Would have been Sunday if it hadn't been New Years Day. He specialises in repairs, so you don't need to spend £1k+, if it's just the mechanism. Yes, it's not rocket science, but when you get quick, efficient and very reasonable costs, you thank your lucky stars there are experts like Howard available. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him. Thanks Howard, have a great 2023.

Response from the owner: Cheers intergalactic! What a wonderful review. Massively appreciated.Happy New Year from Lynne and Howard.

Linda Collins

Above and beyond! Extremely quick service to help my elderly Mum and a little out of the way too. I cannot thank you enough.

Response from the owner: Thank you Linda, worth it for such a lovely review! Made our day. Happy new year to you and Mum. Massivly appreciated. Lynne and Howard.

Karen Steinbichl

Fantastic service, within an hour and a half of calling he arrived and garage door was fixed, and at a great price too. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for a great job.

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a brilliant review Karen, massively appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Lynne and Howie

Serin Hartopp

Incredible and speedy service. And such nice people. I wish every service was as amazing as Howard and Lynns!

Response from the owner: Thank you for such a lovely review Serin. We really appreciate it. Merry Christmas!

Marcus Lang

Howard did a great job fitting the garage door, really approachable and friendly bloke who made the job look easy 👍.

Response from the owner: Thanks Marcus, as Howard said, you can do the next one 🤣Kind of you to leave such a nice review, much appreciated. Lynne and Howard

Nigel Pugh

This review is on behalf of my parents whose garage door became stuck. The garage door repairman fixed it and also charged them slightly less as there were no new wires required. The door is running so much better now and is much easier for them to open and close.They said they would have no hesitation in using him again due to his competitive pricing and honesty.

Response from the owner: Hi Nigel, thank you, and please thank your parents for such a lovely review. Lynne and Howard

Jeanette Toms

Thank you so much Howard for coming to look at my garage door today ,such prompt service is rare these days .As it turned out you gave the door your okay and it didn’t need anything done . I am recently widowed and it can be rather daunting coping with problems on your own . I expected to pay for your time and expertise,but no , you graciously said there was no charge . I wish you all the very best for the future ,take care ,nice ,genuine people are hard to come by . Highly recommended.

Response from the owner: Thank you Jeanette, it's so kind of you to take the time to leave such a lovely review. Very much appreciated. You take care.

Dave Evans

Fast and efficient service by Howard. Cannot fault the service provided both at the office and on site. Thank you

Response from the owner: Thanks Dave, really kind of you to leave such a nice review. Massively appreciated, Lynne and Howard

Rob Ashton

Great service, Howard turned up 20 minutes early and completed the job in no time at all, a nice guy and a good price! Thanks !

Response from the owner: Thanks for your great review Rob. We really appreciate it.

Robert Hawken

Excellent job by Howard , highly recommended

Response from the owner: Thanks for leaving us such a nice review Robert. We really appreciate your taking the time as it helps us a lot.

Jeremy Martin

Excellent service from Howard who completed the repair very efficiently, explaining what he had done and giving helpful tips and suggestions on how to maintain the garage door. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Garage Door Repairman to family and friends. Firsr class service!

Response from the owner: Thank you for your lovely review Jeremy. We really appreciate it.

Daniel Ashton Smith

I spoke to Lynne after having a nightmare with my Henderson door which I suspected might have caused it to be a write off. She was very helpful and managed to arrange a callout on a Saturday for me which was brilliant at the short notice.Howard turned up early and confirmed I had made a right mess of it! He then got the door and mechanism working fantastically in no time, a perfect service and repair which left me massively relieved as I was worried I had damaged the whole system.Long story short, brilliant service, great quality of work, super reasonably priced. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you!!

Response from the owner: Thanks for such a great review Daniel. Glad it wasn't the disaster you thought. Howard makes it look easy, but he's been doing it for over 30 years!All sorted, enjoy your weekend.

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We give you the total price up front, answer our phone, and turn up when we say we will!

Phone, text or WhatsApp us on Howard's mobile number 07540 592526. Or Facebook message us. Fast response guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Any questions not covered here ask by text or WhatsApp 07540 592526 or Facebook messenger. Always a fast response.

What does it cost to replace garage door cables?

We charge £85, all inclusive, to replace both your garage door cables. With a free oil and service thrown in, and advice on maintenance.

You won't get it cheaper!

We also give a 12 month warranty, and we look after our existing customers. That's a promise!

Garage door cable snapped on one side leaving the door listing at an alarming angle. — Broken Cables

Garage Door Repair Near Me?

To find a good garage door repair company near you - check all reviews, including 1* which are often hidden, but mention prices and reliability. Go to Trustpilot, it seems to be the platform where people vent their anger about bad services! It could save you a lot of money, stress, and time wasted staying in for repeated cancelled bookings. Look on Facebook, the national companies don't use it. Or you could book us! We show our price list, the area we cover, and all our reviews. We are also very reliable, cheaper, and pride ourselves on great customer service.

No call out charge, no fix no fee!

Why Choose Us?

Cheaper prices, free call out. Cables, springs, openers etc. fixed fast with no hassle. No fix, no fee.

We are a small friendly local family business. Specialising in up and over garage door repairs and automation, with over 30 years of experience. Don't worry that Howard will try to sell you a new garage door as we do not supply them.

You can expect a fast response to your queries via phone, Facebook, Whatsapp or contact form from around 7am to 10pm.

We are very reliable and have excellent reviews. You will be dealing directly with Lynne or Howard. Apologies for the holiday pic, we don't do selfies! I did edit a shirt onto him to protect his modesty!

You also get a free oil and service with every repair!

Do You Supply And Fit Garage Doors?

No. We are a small company specialising in garage door repair and automation. This is Howard's area of expertise, with over 30 years of experience. So we don’t see you as an opportunity to sell a new garage door!

There are no showrooms or fleets of vans and we're not looking for world domination! Just making a living and charging what we feel is a fair price for an excellent service. It is what we do best and our reviews reflect this.

Contact us, we are happy to give you a quote upfront, or to come out free of charge to assess your needs. Perhaps you don't actually need a new garage door! There are cheaper options.

Do I need To Be There?

People usually prefer to be there, but for a straightforward job like replacing cables it’s not necessary.

If you are ok with leaving the garage door unlocked, we can arrange to do it and invoice you.

How Do I Pay?

Card, cash, cheque, BACS. Potatoes, cheese, and gooseberries have been known!

Do You Give A Warranty?

Yes, we give a 12-month warranty on cables, springs etc. Our customer service is excellent.

5 years on automatic operators.

We are also insured for up to 5 million pounds!

NO FIX, NO FEE!

No call out charge. Free no obligation quotes. No sales pressure promise.

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Advice is free. Just ask, we are happy to help.

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OUR BLOG

We hope you find our blog helpful, friendly, and informative. If we can help in any way feel free to contact us, we are very approachable! There’s not much Howard doesn’t know about garage doors, and we are happy to give free advice.

help@garage-door-repairman.co.uk

Areas we cover

MOBILE

CORNWALL

PLYMOUTH

CABLES, SPRINGS, LOCKS & OPENERS.
FIXED, REPAIRED & REPLACED.

Get your garage door fixed quickly, conveniently and at a fair price!

Up & Over garage door repair specialist

Over 30 years of experience!

CORNWALL

PLYMOUTH

Springs & Cables Replaced & Fitted

Providing a large range of repairs

Springs & Cables Replaced & Fitted

Locks & Handles Replaced & Fitted

Operators Replaced & Fitted

See What Clients Are Saying

Click and check out our 5 star reviews on Yell.com

LOOKING FOR HONEST AND RELIABLE SERVICES?

We give you the total price up front, answer our phone, and turn up when we say we will!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to replace garage door cables?

Garage Door Repair Near Me?

Why Choose Us?

Do You Supply And Fit Garage Doors?

Do I need To Be There?

How Do I Pay?

Do You Give A Warranty?

NO FIX, NO FEE!

ANY QUESTIONS?

OUR BLOG

Garage Door Cable Snapped

Preventive Garage Door Maintenance

Canopy Garage Door Gear Replacement

DIY Garage Door Repair and Why It’s a Bad Idea!

Lettings Agencies Welcome

CORNWALL

PLYMOUTH

MOBILE

help@garage-door-repairman.co.uk

Areas we cover

MOBILE

CORNWALL

PLYMOUTH

CABLES, SPRINGS, LOCKS & OPENERS. FIXED, REPAIRED & REPLACED.

Get your garage door fixed quickly, conveniently and at a fair price!

Up & Over garage door repair specialist

Over 30 years of experience!

CORNWALL

PLYMOUTH

Springs & Cables Replaced & Fitted

Providing a large range of repairs

Springs & Cables Replaced & Fitted

Locks & Handles Replaced & Fitted

Operators Replaced & Fitted

See What Clients Are Saying

Click and check out our 5 star reviews on Yell.com

LOOKING FOR HONEST AND RELIABLE SERVICES?

We give you the total price up front, answer our phone, and turn up when we say we will!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to replace garage door cables?

Garage Door Repair Near Me?

Why Choose Us?

Do You Supply And Fit Garage Doors?

Do I need To Be There?

How Do I Pay?

Do You Give A Warranty?

NO FIX, NO FEE!

ANY QUESTIONS?

OUR BLOG

Garage Door Cable Snapped

Preventive Garage Door Maintenance

Canopy Garage Door Gear Replacement

DIY Garage Door Repair and Why It’s a Bad Idea!

CORNWALL

PLYMOUTH

MOBILE

CABLES, SPRINGS, LOCKS & OPENERS.
FIXED, REPAIRED & REPLACED.