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Garage Door Repair - Fiancee Ruined It

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Icehouse, Dec 19, 2008.

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  1. Rule0001

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    Have you considered auctioning her off?
     
    #21 Rule0001, Dec 19, 2008
  2. Clutch

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    I had a garage door torsion spring break recently and looked up a place online yesterday for the work. They did the replacement this morning and I'm happy with the job they did -- seems to be working great.

    http://www.houstondoorrepairs.com/

    Don't want to say they're a must-call since I just had this one experience, but I liked them. Guy who answered the phone was very helpful, so at a minimum I think he could offer you good advice and a quote.

    Good luck...
     
    #22 Clutch, Dec 19, 2008
  3. ima_drummer2k

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  4. CrazyDave

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    I need that replaced on mine too. Got a quote from another guy a couple of months ago for $200 I think it was, mb $250. Mind telling what you ended up paying?
     
    #24 CrazyDave, Dec 19, 2008
  5. rhadamanthus

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    I admit it. I lol'd.
     
    #25 rhadamanthus, Dec 19, 2008
  6. Angkor Wat

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    I wonder how that happened? How do you not know the garage door isn't open?
     
    #26 Angkor Wat, Dec 19, 2008
  7. Yonkers

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    Preoccupied. I've done the same thing. Got into an argument with my wife (then girlfriend), she hung up on me and wouldn't answer, so I got into the car to go to her place, and just backed out.
     
    #27 Yonkers, Dec 19, 2008
  8. codell

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    If you are anywhere near NW Houston/Cypress area, try Jacobs Overhead Door Co. on Telge Rd. They did all 3 of my garage doors when I built my house. I was very pleased with their quality, promptness and price.
     
    #28 codell, Dec 19, 2008
  9. MadMax

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    My bet is you can hammer that out. If it were a wood door, you'd be screwed...but with metal, it will bend back. I'd sure try it before I paid someone to come out.
     
    #29 MadMax, Dec 19, 2008
  10. Icehouse

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    I probably could. It's also bent in some other places and off of the railing too. The door is jacked.... :(
     
    #30 Icehouse, Dec 19, 2008
  11. codell

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    14-16 gauge steel? Better use a sledge hammer. :)
     
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  12. ima_drummer2k

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    In before the Mr. Mom quote.
     
    #32 ima_drummer2k, Dec 19, 2008
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    lol thas funny
     
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  15. Clutch

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    I had one spring originally, but I went with two spring system this time. If you want one spring, I believe they quoted $170-$190 ... for 2 it was $235. They have a lifetime warranty on all their stuff I believe.

    My spring busted like a month ago and I did nothing about it... then a neighborhood friend of my kids accidentally scratched our vehicle with his bike (head on... lol) and I was kicking myself for not having taken care of it earlier (I never usually leave vehicles in the driveway). I just called them end of day yesterday and they came out this morning.
     
    #35 Clutch, Dec 19, 2008
  16. Icehouse

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    Thanks for the leads everyone. Houston Overhead Garage Door Company fixed it for $303 (thanks [/b]Lady_Di). Not bad for same day service. They say they get a few of these calls a week but I don't believe them.

    I'm calm enough to watch the Rockets now......
     
    #36 Icehouse, Dec 19, 2008
  17. Rule0001

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    This is why the feminism movement will never succeed. Not until every garage door in America is free!
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    #37 Rule0001, Dec 19, 2008
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    She could have turned the lights on.....but that wouldn't excuse her running into the garage door......
     
    #38 jasonemilio, Dec 19, 2008
  19. Apollo Creed

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    Awesome.
     
    #39 Apollo Creed, Dec 19, 2008
  20. Mr. Brightside

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    lol, at KingCheetah's fail image.
     
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