WARNING! This is not the old Don's Garage Doors. Sold in August 2022 to an out-of-state company with sketchy business practices. Called at 4pm for emergency service and was told the charge was $200 just to show up. Was told service tech would be here between 6-8. Lon Wright arrived at 7:55pm. Then I was quoted another $400 just to get the door down. Lon got the door closed, but I was told not to operate it. He then told me it would take another 20-30 minutes to get the repair estimate. I asked if he could call me with it the next day. Lon's van drove away at 8:48pm, 55 minutes after arriving.
I had to call the office to get an invoice. The invoice, which was the exact amount I was quoted, charged sales tax on the "repair". They told me that a spring was included, so it was taxable, but I said no, it was only labor, the invoice stated only labor, and I have security video of the entire process, if they would like the footage. I had to sign-off on the cost before Lon started work, so that price included sales tax before the work was done! They said they would review the invoice, but didn't have a record of my call when I called again, 9 days later, to check the progress. Someone called back that day to verify my complaint. Wait, what? Still don't see a refund on my cc. I'm filing a complaint with CDOR and suggesting an audit.
I also inquired about the repair estimate since I didn't get a call. Lon returned my call and told me we would have to meet and measure again, and they would supply an immediate phone quote. That was just their process. I bought the door from Don's in 2015, and it's a standard 16x7 door by one of their standard manufacturers. The repair is to replace one panel and 7 ft of vinyl weather stripping. Lon told me to expect about $1800. (The entire door was $1500, installed, in 2015). I mentioned to Lon that I would be getting multiple estimates, which may be why Don's written estimate came in lower at $1200. The work was completed by Lakewood Garage Door for $640.
$600 to close a door is price gouging and taking advantage of an old woman in a vulnerable situation. FYI, Don's service technicians are paid a salary plus commission their first year, and commission only thereafter. Other reviewers have indicated problems with pricing, sales tax, lack of invoice and refunds, which tells me that sketchy business practices are the norm. It's too late for me, but if your reading this.........RUN! read more