Garage door repair cost in Somerville
Installed prices for Somerville, Massachusetts, parts and labour, 2026
$340–$595
$485–$845
$55–$155
Garage door repair in Somerville runs 24% above the national median and level with the Massachusetts average — the 13th dearest of the 14 Massachusetts cities on this site, and 94th of 586 nationally.
Somerville is a mid-size market, where prices track the state average closely. It is the 11th largest Massachusetts city on this site, and size is what moves price within a state: shop overhead, drive time per call, and prevailing wages all rise with it.
Is Somerville expensive for garage door repair?
Yes — above average. A torsion spring pair, the most common garage door repair, runs $340 in Somerville against $275 nationally. That makes it the 13th dearest of 14 Massachusetts markets and 94th of 586 we track across the country. Labour, not parts, accounts for the difference — parts ship at roughly the same price everywhere.
Waiting until it fails costs 43% more. That gap is the after-hours premium — the single most avoidable line on a garage door invoice.
Garage door repair prices in Somerville, MA
| Repair | Somerville, MA | National |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion spring — replace one | $230–$395 | $185–$320 |
| Torsion springs — replace both | $340–$595 | $275–$480 |
| Extension springs — replace pair | $175–$320 | $140–$260 |
| Lift cables — replace | $160–$300 | $130–$240 |
| Rollers — replace set | $135–$275 | $110–$220 |
| Door off track | $180–$420 | $145–$340 |
| Track repair or replacement | $165–$370 | $135–$300 |
| Opener repair | $175–$410 | $140–$330 |
| Opener replacement | $470–$1,055 | $380–$850 |
| Safety sensors | $105–$205 | $85–$165 |
| Remote or keypad | $75–$225 | $60–$180 |
| Panel replacement (per panel) | $300–$930 | $240–$750 |
| Hinges and brackets | $120–$250 | $95–$200 |
| Weather seal / bottom rubber | $110–$235 | $90–$190 |
| Tune-up and safety inspection | $100–$200 | $80–$160 |
| New single door, installed | $930–$2,355 | $750–$1,900 |
| New double door, installed | $1,490–$4,215 | $1,200–$3,400 |
How Somerville compares
The same job — a torsion spring pair on a single steel door, booked normally — priced across the Massachusetts markets closest to Somerville on cost. Every one of these is a different number, and the spread is labour, not parts.
| Market | Spring pair | vs Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville you are here | $340 | — |
| Haverhill | $340 | same |
| Newton | $340 | same |
| Waltham | $340 | same |
| Massachusetts average | $340 | same |
Across Massachusetts the range runs from Waltham at the low end to Boston at the high.
When garage doors fail in Somerville
the first hard freeze, usually December and January
Because spring steel becomes more brittle as temperature drops, so a spring already near the end of its cycle life gives out on the coldest morning of the year.
What to do about it: Book a balance check in autumn. Every local company is at capacity during that freeze, and that is when emergency rates apply.
Hiring a garage door company in Somerville
Ask any company for its licence or registration number, and whether the trip charge is credited against the repair when you go ahead. Both answers should come without hesitation, and the second one is worth $51 or so on a job this size.
Licensing rules are set at state level, not city level. What Massachusetts requires, and how its labour rates compare with the rest of the country, is covered on the state page.
Garage door repair in Somerville: common questions
How much does garage door repair cost in Somerville, MA?
Most repairs in Somerville cost $105–$595 installed: $105–$205 for safety sensors, $160–$300 for lift cables, and $340–$595 for a torsion spring pair. A service call on its own is $55–$155, and most companies credit it if you go ahead with the repair.
How much is a new garage door in Somerville?
A new single-car door runs $930–$2,355 installed in Somerville, and a two-car door $1,490–$4,215. Adding a new opener at the same time is $470–$1,055.
What does emergency garage door repair cost in Somerville?
About 43% more than a booked visit. A spring pair that is $340–$595 on a weekday becomes $485–$845 at night, on a weekend, or on a holiday. Same-day service during business hours sits in between, at $390–$685.
How do I get a free garage door estimate in Somerville?
The calculator on this page gives an instant estimate for your door, free and without signing up. A firm price needs a technician to see the door: send your details and a local company calls you back with a quote. Ask whether the $55–$155 trip charge is waived when you go ahead.