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Lester's Garage Doors

Garage Doors

About us

Serving Gainesville for over fifty years, Lester's Garage Doors provides superior, high quality garage doors, garage door openers, and service for both.

Business highlights

55 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Expert and professional repair and replacement of residential garage doors and garage door openers.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.957 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 57 reviews

FJ J.
12/2020
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
The tech was very knowledgeable, professional and completed the repair within the time estimated.
Description of Work: Repair garage door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your patronage! I'm glad to hear that we were able to meet your needs in a timely manner. It's a pleasure to be of service!!

Aydin A.
08/2019
1.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
The door was reversing itself -- that was the problem I called Lester's for. AFTER FIRST VISIT: The whole experience was like a "sales call" rather than a "service call." I feel like I paid $89 essentially for giving Nick the opportunity to try and sell me a new garage door. His recommendation to replace the whole thing did not feel like an expert opinion, but rather like a sales job. What made it worse: Not only the problem I originally called for has NOT been diagnosed or resolved, the garage door was left in a slightly worse condition than before. Nick's initial diagnosis ("sensors are bad") turned out to be wrong. I have not heard any final diagnosis; so, I'm still not sure what the source of the problem is. The tenant told me shortly after Nick's visit: One of the sensors is not "green" anymore, and he is not able to use the opener at all (earlier, he WAS able to use the opener by pressing the button again at the last second to avoid the door reversing itself); it's all manual now. I don't mind paying for someone's time, if that time is spent for resolving the issue at hand. Nick essentially spent a good chunk of this "service call" to tell me the current problem is not fixable (without himself fully understanding it) and how good a new door would be. Please forgive me for not taking this as a credible expert opinion. AFTER SECOND VISIT: Lester's tried to rectify by a second visit. Mark came relatively promptly. Unfortunately, the result was the same: I'm told the problem is not fixable (I'm still not quite sure why) and the door needs to be replaced; the door WAS NOT put back to its condition before they showed up.
Description of Work: Garage door repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$89

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your feedback. We value your opinion and appreciate your time. I am sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with your experience with us. Unfortunately, there are times when a door and opener have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. That was the case in this situation. It is our will in that case to give you the best and safest recommendation to best solve the problem, but not to offer anything more than is needed. We hope you were successful in getting your door problem solved satisfactorily.

William L.
05/2019
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Amazing! A company that still believes in customer service! Called on Tuesday and work was done in 2.5 hours on Wednesday. They were on-time, professional and did an amazing job. HIGHLY recommend anyone in the Gainesville area, if you need anything related to the Garage door, give them a call!
Description of Work: Replaced Garage door and opener

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that we were able to meet your need for a new garage door & opener so quickly. I hope you are using and enjoying both! We appreciate your patronage & feedback. Thank you for choosing Lester's Garage Doors!

Carol S.
06/2018
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Lesters was here at the time they promised. The job was finished quickly and professionally. He hauled away all the old parts. He showed us how to use the new opener and answered all our questions. We highly recommend Lester's. They answer quickly and show uP at the time promised. A quality company and staff.
Description of Work: Replace broken garage door opener

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad we were able to meet your need for a new opener.

Nathan W.
01/2018
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Lester's Garage Doors did a fantastic job. Everything from the initial contact to the installation was spot on. Everyone from the boss, to the lady in the office, to the installer were a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Garage Door Installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that we were able to meet your need for a new garage door. We appreciate your patronage & feedback. Please let us know if there's anything further we can do for you. Thank you for choosing Lester's Garage Doors! Have a great week.

Patricia S.
08/2017
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Great. Price was right, job was done properly and they showed up o time.
Description of Work: Thought I needed a new garage door, but Lester's said it was the opener, so new door not needed. Opener installed, rubber strip on old door replace, runners cleaned and lubricated. Programmed opener in my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$473

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that we were able to meet your need for a new garage door opener and door repair. We appreciate your patronage & feedback. Thank you for choosing Lester's Garage Doors!

Mark B.
07/2017
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Mark arrived on schedule and took care of everything as requested.
Description of Work: I wanted a keypad installed to open the garage from the outside, program the remote opener button in my car, and for any needed adjustments so that the door would open and close more smoothly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$144

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that we were able to meet your repair needs. We appreciate your patronage & feedback. Thank you for choosing Lester's Garage Doors!

Charlie G.
07/2017
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Excellent customer service and knowledgeable associates. They were thorough from start to finish.
Description of Work: Garage door and opener installation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that we were able to meet your need for a new garage door and opener. We appreciate your patronage & feedback. Thank you for choosing Lester's Garage Doors!

charles B.
08/2016
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Tech called early and asked if he could get there a bit early. He was there, done in less than an hour. Very skilled. And friendly.
Description of Work: Repaired spring mechanism, cables etc. Adjusted door. Lubricated door, and tested door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$159

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on us. We appreciate your business and are happy we were able to help!

Chad R.
08/2016
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Keith was very professional and did a great job explaining everything. He worked fast and had me taken care of very quickly.
Description of Work: My garage door was coming unattached from the carriage when ever I would close it, which would send the door crashing down. I purchased the maintenance deal from this site and had them come out to have a look. I expected there to be some bad parts or something broke but after some tightening, greasing, and replacing a missing screw, the door is like brand new again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$48

Walter B.
04/2016
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Keith replaced the broken springs and put the door back on the tracks and greased and serviced the doors. I especially appreciated his patience in dealing with my deafness. He explained everything by using his mobile phone by speaking into it and showing me the text. Lester's installed the original doors 14 years ago and have provided excellent service since.
Description of Work: fixed the doors that had come off the tracts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$279

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that we were able to meet your repair needs and that our technician did such a good job. We appreciate your patronage & feedback, and have shared your comments with Keith as well. Thank you for choosing Lester's Garage Doors!

Marin S.
04/2016
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Excellent, professional, cost-effective.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken spring on the garage door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that we were able to meet your repair needs. We appreciate your patronage & feedback. Thank you for choosing Lester's Garage Doors!

Patricia S.
01/2016
5.0
doors, garage doors
  + 0 more
Lester's replaced an old broken double wide garage door. They came out the same day I called, told me the broken 30 year old door could not be repaired ( I already knew that due to how and where it broke). They showed us brochures of various styles, told us what they had in stock, what could be ordered, how long it would take and the prices for various doors. There was no heavy sales pressure and the gentleman even told us we could keep our old opener since it would do the job on any door we wanted. We happened to like one they had in stock. The appointment to install a new one was set up for 3 days later. Lester's took care of pulling the county permit and we set up a time. The installer was there on time, disassembled the old door, installed new runners, springs and all the required structure for the new door. The whole job including cleanup and payment took less than 4 hours. Every single person from Lester's, from the lady who first took my call, the gentleman who helped us choose a new one, the installer, and Eddie who set up the inspection by the county once the job was done, were polite, friendly and courteous. It was a pleasure doing business with Lester's Garage Doors and I give them my highest recommendation. Note: the price included the $200 Alachua County fee for the permit and inspection.
Description of Work: Removed broken garage door and replace it with a new one which was up to current code and would withstand hurricane force winds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thorough review! We're so glad you chose Lester's Garage Doors to help you with your garage door trouble, and glad to hear you had a great experience. Please let us know if you have any trouble at all. We are happy to help in any way we can! Thank you for your business.

Michele M.
11/2015
5.0
doors, garage doors
  + 0 more
Keith did a great job. He called me and was prompt. He was very professional. If I need my garage door fixed or replaced in the future I will call Lester's.
Description of Work: Fixed my garage door and did maintenance on the door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$58

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your kind review and for choosing Lester's. We like to keep our customers happy! Please let us know if you have any future garage door needs.

BLAIR P.
10/2015
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
The technician arrived on time, did the work as described, and completed the task.
Description of Work: Service on the garage door opener. Re-attached a loose wire.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
We appreciate your business! Thanks for taking the time to review us. We're glad to hear you were satisfied with our service. Please let us know if we can help again the next time your have trouble with your garage door or opener.

Robert E.
08/2015
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Great service, explained everything clearly and with great detail; very professional, personal, and respectful. Will use their services for the other door and any future needs
Description of Work: Garage door opener, new installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$385

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you so much for your business and for your kind words. We are glad to hear you were satisfied with our work. Please let us know if you have any future garage door or opener trouble, or if you have any questions.

TOM P.
06/2015
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
We called Lesters after another company failed to show up. The had to give us an appointment for the following day, but a technician became available and they were able to come and do the work that same day. The job was for my 80 year old mother in law who was very pleased with the work done and the professionalism of the technician. We will definitely call them in the future for any garage door work. Thanks!!
Description of Work: Replaced broken garage door opener and replaced faulty springs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$637

Marcia G.
06/2015
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Lester's staff was understanding in listening to the described problem. In hearing what we assumed was a problem, they explained that the sound was normal and we did not need service.
Description of Work: The provided provided a phone consultation with regard to our garage door. It was decided that no service was needed at that time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your review! We are always happy to be able to help our customers save time and money. Please let us know if we can help again in he future.

Paul C.
01/2015
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
He was on time, communicated effectively with an e-mail and all of the feedback from my co-workers and neighbors about their quality work was confirmed.
Description of Work: He helped force my damaged garage door back into position, sealing the garage from a large gap and re-connecting the home alarm sensor. I have ordered a new garage door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on us! We appreciate your feedback. We hope you are using and enjoying your new garage door! Please let us know if there is anything else you need.

Elaine D.
10/2014
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Keith and Mark were so friendly and efficient! The quality of service from these 2 gentlemen was awesome! The price was very affordable and could easily fit in my budget! I would definitely use them again and recommend their services!
Description of Work: recoiled garage door and placed chain back on track.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you so much, [member] for taking the time to write a review on our company! We appreciate your feedback and value you as our customer! We are happy to help any time you have garage door or garage door opener needs.

Erik H.
08/2014
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
Amazing! Mark was here early, did the job in lightning speed and even helped tighten up and lube up our current door. I didn't even know our garage door could sound so quiet! He even helped us track down the correct weather strip for our door and walked me through how to do it myself if I wanted to. He found some other things on the door that could use improvement and did that at no extra cost. He went ABOVE AND BEYOND what we asked him to do. It was so good of a service that my wife and I dug through the house to find enough dollar bills to give him a tip. I've never been so delighted after any service.. it was that good! Would certainly use them again and would specifically ask for Mark!
Description of Work: Fix our garage door! We were trapped when the main coil snapped. Almost pulled my back trying to lift it on my own. Called to have it repaired and they showed up within an hour!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$159

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Wow! What a nice review! Thank you so much for your business and for taking the time to write a review. Mark certainly is very good at what he does.He has been with us over 20 years and he takes pride in doing an expert job! We are so pleased to have been able to help! Please call us again if you have other garage door needs.

Mary M.
08/2014
4.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
The serviceman called first and then came at the time quoted. He was very professional and courteous. I was pleased with the service.
Description of Work: Inspected and lubricated garage door, tightened bolts, replaced battery in remote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you for your business and your feedback! We are so glad we were able to help! We would like to let you know about our Annual Maintenance program, where we call once a year and schedule a time to come out and do the maintenance on the garage door and opener, and check all safety features. With regular maintenance we can identify problems early and prevent costly breakdowns. If you choose to have this service done annually, the price for the maintenance is reduced to $48 each following year. (Regular service calls for problems would still be charged at the $79 rate.) If you have interest in this program for the future, please reply or call us at 352-372-6479. We will be happy to help you!

Joe C.
12/2013
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
I called at 8am when they opened and the tech arrived at 11am. He got right to work and corrected the main issue. Since he was already there and I needed a new opener, I asked him to replace that. They had the opener on the truck and installed it all. He oiled all moving parts and was quick and professional.
Description of Work: Fixed a garage door that had slipped off its cable, adjusted the spring, replaced the rollers, replaced the opener, installed new sensors, installed and programmed outside keypad and indoor button, programmed 2 remote openers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for our company! We are happy to have been able to provide you excellent service for your garage door and garage door opener. We appreciate your business! Please don't hesitate to call if we can be of service in the future.

Beverly P.
09/2013
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
The repair person knew immediately what the problem was and how to fix it. Because it was a small job, I was only charged the fee for making a house call. I have used them before and think they provide great service.
Description of Work: restrung the cable on my garage door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you so much for choosing Lester's to provide your garage door service! We greatly appreciate your feedback and are happy to have helped! Please remember us again the next time you need service!

David L.
08/2013
5.0
garage doors
  + -1 more
We asked for an estimate for a new single garage door. They were on time for the estimate, explained all the options clearly, and gave us an inclusive cost which we found to be competitive. The installer arrived on time, was knowledgable, skilled at his work, did a great job, and hauled the old door away.
Description of Work: Installed a garage door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Response from Lester's Garage Doors
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on our company! We value you as our customer and sincerely appreciate your feedback! Thanks for choosing to do business with Lester’s Garage Doors! Please let us know if you have any further needs.
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Contact information

720 SE 9th Pl., Gainesville, FL 32601

https://www.lestersgaragedoors.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
CBC1251673
Trade License Locale
North Central Florida
Trade License Authority
State of Florida
Trade License Expiration
08/31/2016

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Garage Doors

FAQ

Lester's Garage Doors is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Lester's Garage Doors accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
No, Lester's Garage Doors does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Lester's Garage Doors offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lester's Garage Doors does not offer a senior discount.
No, Lester's Garage Doors does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Lester's Garage Doors offers warranties.
Lester's Garage Doors offers the following services: Expert and professional repair and replacement of residential garage doors and garage door openers.
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Contact information

720 SE 9th Pl., Gainesville, FL 32601

https://www.lestersgaragedoors.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed