Thanks to Dave! No money spent, no garage technician needed. Garage Door Basics had the most Yelp reviews so I went with them. Contacted GDB and Dave explained to me what the error codes were on my Liftmaster garage door opener. His pointers and a bit of YouTube and my garage door was fixed. No estimate needed, no spent money, and awesome customer service. If I really need someone to come in and check my garage, I'm calling Dave and GDB. They saved me a ton of money and earned a customer in return for anything else that comes up with my garage. Thanks for the communication and customer service. read more

Called and spoke to Dave the owner on the phone. He said his lead tech Jacob would be in our area within the hour which blew my mind. I was not expecting us to resolve our garage door issues that same day, let alone the same hour. Jacob showed up, super polite, and ready to go to work. I explained to him the issue we were having. He and I did a little troubleshooting and determined that our garage door had lost its programming, most likely due to a recent power outage. He was able to dial us back in within a few minutes and said there would be no charge. Who does that anymore?! This company really and truly knows how to treat their customers and they will for sure have my future business. I will also recommend them to our friends and neighbors. Thank you, Dave and Jacob of GDB! read more

I had a phenomenal experience with them. Jacob spent a lot of time assessing my garage door and went above and beyond with the repair. He talked me through the entire process as he worked on it, and made sure I understood what he was going to and how much it would cost. They even came out again a few days later to confirm that everything was working properly. read more

Dave really helped us out and did a wonderful job replacing our old garage door opener with a really high-tech and modern one that no longer fights us to close!! When we moved into our house, the door also rested unevenly so there was a huge gap to the bottom left of it, a sore sight we lived with for months! We were initially afraid we'd need a new door as well but Dave's expertise enabled him to revitalize it by rehanging/greasing the existing hardware. The door looks as good as new and saved us a bit of money in the short term! Also the consistent communication from Dave was very much appreciated and his workmanship is unparalleled. We'll be contacting Dave for all things related to our garage door and we suggest you do the same! read more

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I've used Dave and his crew for years. He installed a new opener several years ago - responded quickly, reasonable price. Always dependable. I had trouble programming some extra universal remotes that I bought years later (and I pushed a wrong button inside the door of the opener that "de-programmed it) and there was no charge despite a half hour of his work. He also educated me to show me how to tell if my garage door springs were in good shape (which they were). Last, I recommended Garage Door Basics to my daughter when her garage door wouldn't close without holding the close button down continuously, and he fixed that at no charge (plus programmed some extra remotes for her too), Great company and nice guys! read more

Due to the recent fires our Garage Door motor was not working properly. GDB was referred to us thru neighbors. Dave responded quickly to my text and came by to assess and see if it was repairable. Unfortunately we needed a new motor. Dave quickly gave me a quote and was able to install it the next day. When Dave and his apprentice Jacob arrived they went straight to work. Jacob was very quick, quite and efficient at removing my old motor and installing the new one. Dave was great at fine tuning, programming and doing some required maintenance on my garage door. They were both very helpful at programming our phones, door and car buttons. The new unit has a warranty and Dave explained to reach out to him if we have any questions or if we're having any issues. He said Garage Door Basics stands behind all their products sold and installations.. I would definitely recommend using them.. read more

Fantastic Service from Dave at Garage Door Basis! Our garage door had started making really loud noises, so I reached out to a friend who highly recommended Dave from Garage Door Basis. He was described as knowledgeable and fast--and he absolutely lived up to that reputation. Dave came out promptly to assess the issue and explained everything clearly. He let us know he'd need to order parts and was great with keeping us updated throughout the process. He worked around our schedule, which we really appreciated. On installation day, everything went smoothly. Dave not only fixed the problem effortlessly but also took the time to explain why it happened and how to prevent similar issues in the future. His professionalism, communication, and expertise really stood out. I would totally recommend Dave from Garage Door Basis to anyone needing garage door help. Great service from start to finish! read more

When our garage door cable went completely slack and jammed the door, I made several phone calls trying to find a place that could provide same-day service. I had just started to resign myself to the idea of our door remaining open overnight when I made one more phone call to Garage Door Basics--and am I glad I did! Dave responded to my text within 10 minutes and offered to send out a technician that very afternoon. When the tech arrived, he did some quick work to assess the situation and worked with Dave to communicate a reasonable quote to do an immediate repair, which would involve retensioning the pulleys and doing a full tune-up of the garage door as well. The tech was also super patient and helped me understand exactly what he was doing every step of the way, and provided excellent maintenance tips for the whole hour that he was there. In the end, he left the door in even better condition than when we first came upon it--it's now smooth and runs without a creak! Sometimes, a series of unsuccessful service calls will lead you exactly to where you need to go, and for me that'll be Garage Door Basics for any of our future garage door needs. Thanks for the awesome service! read more

I contacted David about my old aluminum garage door. My garage door opener never worked when I purchased the home many years ago. We arranged a time for an inspection and he was in constant contact with me updates on his arrival time. During the inspection he did not try to up sell me or cause me unnecessary concern. I thought I would have to replace the door but David explained to me that I did not. We set a time for the installation of a new motor. It took about an hour and the new motor and door work flawlessly. It is rare now to find a company that is professional and honest. read more

I think one of the biggest challenge for most homeowners is finding repairmen that they can trust when dealing with home maintenance. Sure, most of us can YouTube videos telling us how to fix things but I am one of those people that can look at something and figure out that it may be beyond my current skill level. Dave from Garage Door Basics provided quick and efficient service. I texted early on in the week and was able to get a Saturday appointment. My garage door was working but I was starting to notice louder noises coming from the wall unit. Dave was able to explain to me what was going on with the door and the springs. Although the repair was not as cheap as I was hoping, I also didn't feel like I was being taken advantage of either. Overall, I'm happy with the end result of this service visit with Dave from Garage Door Basics. read more

David was everything you'd hope for a contractor to be. Estimate was clear, and simple to obtain. He answered questions. He made time for our repair surprisingly quickly. He ended up arriving early, and texted with advance notice of that. He took the amount of time he said. He charged the price he'd estimated. He was clean and careful. He answered questions. And he just seems like a good human. He gets all the stars. And he goes on the very short list of contractors we'll call again without hesitation. read more

We were very pleased with the communication, timeliness and quality of work. Dave recognized the problem and provided a cost effective solution right away. After getting the needed parts he arrived on time and had the problem fixed quickly. We would highly recommend Garage Door Basics ! read more

I can't recommend these guys highly enough! They came out and identified and resolved a small problem quickly, sparing me any unnecessary expenses. Very knowledgeable, very honest! read more

It is totally a pleasant experience working with them. Our garage spring broke and won't open/close. I open a project and ask for a quote through yelp. Within 10 minutes, I got a response from them. And within 15 minutes, we setup an appointment. Everything is done in a timely and professional manner. The pricing is competitive. Dave is the person that we correspond to and also the person that actually comes out and work at our place. Very nice, kind and knowledgeable about the whole problem. He brought in all the necessary tools and was able to fix everything within 30 minutes. And the most important thing is, he is ON TIME!! (Actually 5 minutes earlier! Which is a big plus!). We all know how important this quality is! And he also teach us how to perform annual maintenance to check and avoid issue that may occur in the future. Overall, a very professional business, I would strongly recommend them. read more

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I noticed some screws that had separated from our garage door and called Dave on a Saturday. He arranged to come by the following Monday or Tuesday to take a look. True to his word, he showed up on time and addressed the issue thoroughly. Since our garage door hadn't been serviced in over a decade, we decided to replace the spring as well, rather than just servicing it. Dave made the suggestion but didn't pressure us at all, which I really appreciated. His communication via text before the appointment was excellent, and I was grateful he could fit us in on such short notice for what wasn't an urgent matter. Highly recommend Garage Door Basics for their professionalism and great service! read more

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Not great diagnostic ability, had to sign contract to someone else to determine that fuse needed to be changed on board. Vendor attempted to charge $500 to fix. I agreed on $350 which is still very high for a $1 part that takes less than 2 mins to replace. Won't use again! Beware read more

The recent Santa Ana winds pushed in my garage and it would not open. David came by the day i called him, and had it fixed and opened in 2 minutes. He didn't even charge me. That right there got my future business and recommendations to friends. David is professional and did a great job communicating with me. He showed up on time and as mentioned above fixed the problem. Highly recommend calling him if you need work on your garage door or opener. read more

if I could give 100 stars to recommend I would. Garage Door Basics is the only company you need to call! Dave came recommended from a neighbor after seeing me struggle to get a newly installed brand new garage door motor to work. I reached out to Dave for help, and I cannot thank him enough for coming out quickly to get the motor up and running for a rental home. If you are looking for a company you can genuinely trust to do the job right, on schedule, and honestly then look no further. Trust the reviews!! read more

I used Yelp project to find a company. Garage Door Basics contacted me quickly, offered same day and flat rate. I investigated snd they have a verified license and 5 star rating. Well German V the owner showed up at the time he said. He fixed our very stuck garage door and at the rate he said. Holy cow. No drama. Did what he said and very responsive. 6 stars if I could. Wonderful service. Got our very stuck garage door working smoothly!!!! read more

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Unbelievable! My appointment was a no-show. When I called him, he stated that he had confused the dates. I stated according to original texts, he stated to me it would be Tuesday, June 3 at noon. I took a day off of work to be here to have my garage door fixed. I guess I need to find a professional to fix it! read more

David and Jacob came by to evaluate my garage door and opener. They were very knowledgeable and explained what was going on. They did not push any unnecessary services. Very ethical. I will call them again. read more

Dave did an awesome job with our brand new garage door! He was very responsive and thorough. We got exactly what we wanted and we've been very happy with the product he installed. read more

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I had a problem with my garage door not closing. Dave and his associate Jacob came out next day. They were very nice and knowledgeable, and very patient in answering all my questions. They fixed the problem very quickly without charging for unnecessary work. Highly recommended!! read more

I was very pleased doing business with Garage Door Basics of Montrose, Ca. The main guy Dave and his associate Jacob replaced my damaged garage door hardware and burned out motor unit. I contacted GDB through the excellent reviews seen on Yelp. That held true. Dave promptly returned my call and was able to inspect & provide an on-site estimate 4 hours later. New hardware & modern technology garage door opener were recommended. I was able to reuse my 7x15 foot garage door. The installation occurred 2 days later. Job was completed in 2 1/2 hours. Very professional. Dave was easy to talk to & answered all questions. I highly recommend GDB. They deserved my 5 stars review ! read more

Dave was responsive to messages, was able to work on my schedule, and did the work quickly. He offered me options for service and was not pushy. He explained the work he had done as well as things to look out for with my garage that were unique to our house. Dave showed me how to maintain the garage door yearly and answered all the questions I had. Overall, Garage Door Basics was a great value for the service, and I will definitely reach out again for any future garage door repairs or maintenance. read more

Dave came to see my garage the same day I called. I was immediately impressed by his shaking my hand and eye contact. He was able to identify the problem right away, he explained what needed to be done and told me the cost. I like his kindness and he is not trying to sell you anything I don't need. I would definitely recommend to friends. read more

I want to echo all of the positive feedback about Dave. The motor pulled away from the door leaving a whole. Another company put on the wrong springs causing the door to be too heavy for the motor. Dave told me the correct springs and that he could fix the whole in the door. The original company changed the springs but could not fix the whole. Dave fixed the whole and replaced a warn out motor all for a reasonable price. Great service and experience. Thank you! read more

Procrastination can lead to unnecessary frustration. I reached out to Garage Door Basics a few months ago to service my 15-year-old garage door. The poor thing was moaning and groaning, popping and cracking more than I do when getting out of bed in the morning. Dave arrived at the appointed time, replaced the spring, lubricated all the joints and rollers and suggested a DIY maintenance plan going forward. By the time Dave left, the door sounded brand new. Fast forward a few months and I started having problems getting the door to close properly. It would start to close, stop, and then pop back open. It would sometimes take 2 or three tries to get the door to close. I searched the interwebs for the likely cause and steps to resolve the problem. Everything I found pointed to the door sensors being out of alignment or in need of repair or replacement. I tried cleaning the sensors as recommended, but that didn't help. And, if I'd followed the instructions on how to adjust the sensors, I fear that I would have only made matters worse. The longer I procrastinated, the longer it took to get the door to close. As of yesterday, it took 8 to ten tries before the door would close. Realizing the problem was not going to resolve itself, I finally gave in and reached out to Dave at Garage Door Basics this morning for help. We talked about the issue and I briefly described the current behavior. While on the phone, Dave had me try a couple things but none of them worked. He said he thought he knew what the problem was and offered to stop by this afternoon, between other scheduled appointments. As it turns out, it wasn't the sensors after all. (Thanks, interwebs!) With new springs and colder weather, the opener was having to work harder than before. It took a total of maybe 5 minutes to diagnose and fix the problem. With a handshake, Dave was on his way to his next appointment. I will continue to use garagedoorbasics.com for all my garage door needs. read more

Dave gave me the best quote to install a new motor and springs on my custom garage door more than a year ago and did a great job! Recently, my garage door suddenly would not open and gave me a "sensor misaligned" message. Dave came out promptly to take a look and (to my embarrassment), there was a spider web covering one of the sensor lights ... but he refused to charge me for his time. Plus he's just a truly knowledgeable, nice guy who makes you immediately comfortable with the decisions you're making and that you're getting a good price. He also stays in touch with you via text so you know exactly when he's going to arrive. 5 stars for sure! read more

Whatever they did was great. They are definitely 5 rated company. Arrived on time. Very clear on their estimate and service.

Absolutely stellar and fast service. Excellent and speedy communication. Great value.

Dave has done such effective and efficient work on our garage door and motor. Last year with his super knowledge and experience he repaired the problem on our old system. The very reasonable price for the labor and replacement parts was a nice surprise. Today he came within 24 hours of my text for service. He corrected the issue easily and explained it at No Charge. I totally recommend Garage Door Basics!! read more

Great quality work. Communicates well and fair pricing. Highly recommended. He installed my garage motor in 30 mins with no problems.

Garage Door... Superhero? Dave flew over here at lightning speed and had our garage door fixed before we could blink, earning the total admiration of my husband who was tearing his hair out trying to fix it. Unbelievably fast, knowledgeable and just a great guy. Not exactly hoping our garage door breaks again, but if it does? Thanks, Dave!!! read more

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Very professional, thorough, and communicative. Dave was amazing and provided exactly what we asked for.

More than a five star review. I recently had an outstanding experience with Garage Door Basics for a garage door repair. From start to finish, David's professionalism was truly impressive. Scheduling the service was easy. David replied promptly to my request, quickly confirmed the appointment via text messages, and sent over an accurate quote. David was very clear about his availability and what to expect during the entire process. He provided upfront details on when he would be arriving, the procedure, and pricing. David was knowledgeable about the latest technology, explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand for people like me who know nothing about mechanics. There were no hidden surprises--just transparent communication throughout. Overall, Garage Door Basics exceeded my expectations with their professionalism, expertise, and transparency. I highly recommend them for anyone needing garage door services! read more

Dave installed a new motor for my garage door in less than hour. He walked me through its operation and gave me maintenance tips. It works great! Thanks Dave. read more

Nothing else but great things to say about Garage Door Basics. I was searching for a company to help replace my very old and damaged garage door and was recommended by a friend to reach out. Dave has been nothing but professional - absolutely quick in responding and answering any questions that I had. He was able to fit me into his busy (for good reason) schedule, offer a consultation and quote within a very reasonable time frame. Thoroughly enjoyed his punctuality and promptness once the quote was provided! Johnny was scheduled to install the door and he was absolutely kind, professional and very quick. He provided all the information needed about the unit, parts, etc. and was clear about changes to drywall before proceeding. Overall, it was a great experience and I'm happy to recommend them forward to friends and family. Lastly, the pricing was reasonable and competitive with the quality - the install includes labor, material, removal, and trash for the old parts. Although I did not install the opener with GDB, Dave followed up with details and pricing to help me make my decision respectfully without any pressure. Thank you all! read more

As another yelper posted, make sure you get more than 1 quote. I asked for pricing for replacing 4 springs and they quoted $900!!!! That's the same cost as a new door & more than double my other quotes. Be aware read more

Dave responded to my request through Yelp right away. He also arrived when promised and since I was not on site, he sent pictures to show me the problem. He remedied the situation quickly and got our garage door back functioning well. He was very polite and communicated well through the process. I would highly recommend Garage Door Basics! read more