Garage Door Safety Inspection Austin, TX
A garage door is the heaviest moving object in most Austin homes. Our 25-point inspection catches problems before they become injuries.
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Your garage door cycles thousands of times a year, and every one of those cycles puts stress on springs, cables, and hardware that are under enormous tension. A door that looks fine can be one worn cable strand away from a dangerous failure. Shockwave's 25-point safety inspection is a methodical, top-to-bottom evaluation of every load-bearing and safety component on your door and opener. We test the parts you can see and the parts you can't — measuring spring balance, inspecting cable integrity, verifying that the photo-eye sensors and auto-reverse features actually work. Austin's temperature swings and humidity accelerate wear on rollers and lubrication, so a yearly inspection is cheap insurance for a family's most-used entry point. You get a clear written report with photos, priority levels, and honest pricing — no scare tactics.
What We Inspect
What You Get After the Inspection
At the end of the visit we walk you through a written 25-point report that grades every component as good, monitor, or needs-attention. If we find something unsafe — a frayed cable or a failed auto-reverse — we'll quote the fix on the spot and can usually handle it the same day. Nothing gets repaired without your approval, and a routine inspection with light lubrication and adjustments is included in the visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a garage door safety inspection cost in Austin?
A standalone 25-point inspection runs about $49–$89, which includes lubrication and minor adjustments. If we perform a repair during the same visit, we typically waive or credit the inspection fee.
How often should I have my garage door inspected?
We recommend once a year for a typical residential door. Doors used many times a day, or older doors approaching 15+ years, benefit from a check every six months.
Will you try to sell me parts I don't need?
No. Our report grades each component honestly and we only recommend work that affects safety or function. You'll see photos of anything we flag so you can decide for yourself.
Can you test the auto-reverse feature?
Yes. We test both the contact-reverse (with a 2x4 under the door) and the photo-eye reverse. Federal law has required both on residential openers since 1993, and failed auto-reverse is one of the most dangerous — and common — issues we find.
Do you inspect commercial garage doors too?
Absolutely. We inspect residential and light-commercial doors across Austin, including two-car and roll-up doors. Commercial inspections are priced by door count and complexity.
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