Requested repair through warranty plan and had initial appt scheduled with this company but I had to cancel that appt (due to work) and move appt back one week. Was told by the company that they would put it on the schedule but didn't know their schedule that far in advanced (1 wk out!). I found this strange but went with it at the urging of my wife to have the door fixed. I took the day off even though I never got confirmation regarding the appt being acceptable for their schedule. Since there was uncertainty about the schedule. So, I left home to do some light shopping the morning of and missed a call from them. Transcript from the call stated that they were at the house and nobody was home. I phoned them back (15-20 mins later). I spoke with the individual on the phone and he was belligerent when I he answered the phone. I mentioned that I didn't get a confirmation call that the appt would fit into the schedule for the newly scheduled day. This seemed to infuriate him he mentions that his employee was sitting there listening to the call from the previous week. I didn't dispute that we had rescheduled but tried to communicate that we didn't confirm it would work because he was unaware of his schedule. He said, "you're calling me a lier!" I denied and said please calm down in hopes of discussing a work around (I.e., pay extra because of the wait). he wasn't interested in any discussion because he said to handle it through American homeshield and hung up the phone. Mind you I'm a mental health professional (doctor) and remained composed throughout the conversation in an attempt to reach agreement. This interaction was well beyond a simple scheduling OR communication error, it was inextricably linked to something else. Given previous ratings i was very surprised with the unprofessionalism. They'll definitely have to win me or those I'm in contact with over for future service with and without the home warranty. Highly disappointed consumer!
Description of Work: Garage door opener malfunctioned and needed replacing, planned on replacing entire unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
Jeff V.
12/2016
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Brutus arrived right on time. Communication was great. This was a home warrantee repair, and the work was done perfectly. Not only did they do the work that was paid for by the home warrantee plan, they adjusted my springs and fixed a few hinges. They didn't have to do this additional work, but did it anyway. I highly recommend this company, and was very pleased.
Description of Work: My garage door opener failed, and Brutus was dispatched via a home warranty plan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Richard W.
10/2015
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Purchased and replaced the garage door opener.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Monica R.
10/2015
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Excellent!!!!
Description of Work: Requested service through my home warranty to solve a problem with my garage door opener. After explaining the problem by phone he told me how to fix it myself. At the end I didn't have to pay and he didn't do the service, loosing himself the opportunity to earn some easy money. Really happy with his service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
gary L.
12/2014
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fix frame on garage door
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
patricia G.
07/2014
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fixed my garage door opener. He was able to see the problem immediately and fixed it in a couple of minutes. | |
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Margaret S E.
12/2013
4.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
which meant landlord and provider needed to coordinate schedules. Once that was accomplished, everything went very well. More than 24 hours elapsed between my request for service from American Home Shield and the company's first response, which disappointed me - but the actual repairman I worked with to schedule and do the work was excellent.
Description of Work: Repaired garage door chain at rental property -
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
J K.
11/2013
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Brutus did a great job! He called me before he came out and again when he was done with the job, as I was at work.
Description of Work: Replaced garage door opener.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bruce K.
06/2013
3.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Brutus Garage Door Specialty were fine with me. They came in and did the job right away.
Description of Work: They installed a new garage door opener.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dinae H.
05/2013
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
I have American Home Shield home warranty insurance. They sent Brutus to fix my garage door. I received a phone call a few hours after I filed the claim. The repair was scheduled for the next day. The repairman asked me several questions about the door and the nature of the problems. He arrived on time with the correct part and complete the repairs quickly. I am very pleased!
Description of Work: The plate where the cable attaches to the door was pulling away from the door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
PATTI F.
04/2013
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
I have a home warranty and the home warranty company referred them. I tend to be a bit wary about who they send out but Brutus was fantastic. I had two springs that were broken and they took care of it fast! And with a joyful attitude. I will continue to use them and refer to anyone who needs garage door repair!
Description of Work: Broken garage door springs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Victor G.
11/2012
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
The experience was great, these guys do great work. My initial experience with them had been for a replacement garage door opener on a separate door, I was very pleased and called them again when this situation came up.
Description of Work: Replacement of garage door spring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Catherine A.
08/2012
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Dave was professional and fast. When I first called, walked through all the problems with me to see if I could fix them myself (spent about 10 minutes in troubleshooting). He came during a timeframe that I was available and made all the repairs in about an hour.
Description of Work: The bolts holding arm pulling up the garage door were ripping out. Dave fixed the situation by installing a new bracket and reinforcing the door so the bracket would have more area to pull from. He also adjusted the garage door mechanism, sprayed down the track, tightened the springs and tightened up the chain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Ronald N.
11/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
It was a and quot;simpleand quot; job but one that had eluded me. Done quickly with grace, good humor, and cheaply. I'd hire these guys again if my opener (about 20 years old) ever punks out while we still live here.
Description of Work: My garage door opener would work to open the door, but would not to close it again. It was Saturday and I called several places -- the "best" would charge me $91 IF I could wait until Monday. The idea of leaving the door open over the weekend was a non-starter, but their "emergency" call was well over $100. PLUS the cost of whatever parts might be needed, of course... Brutus took the call and gave me a number to see if their repairman was available. He WAS and said he'd come by in an hour or little over. He arrived on schedule and started to work. He quickly determined that the switch setting on the end of the guide rail was incorrect and adjusted it. Took 15 minutes or so and the opener works fine now.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JOLENE J.
12/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
It is an absolutely amazing company. We have used them since the day we bought our house. They are out right away. The price is excellent. They are super prompt. They went of there way to get openers for safety. We have convertibles and they retrieved transportable openers for us.
Description of Work: We had a couple times where I have been locked out of the garage. They replaced the garage door openers. They reinstalled a better one because the door is extra heavy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
REX P.
09/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
He is accessible and I know that when I call them, he is the one that is going to show up. He does good work for a reasonable price. I spent $225 for the springs.
Description of Work: I use Brutus Garage Door Specialty often and they have put in garage doors for me. The last time I used them was 2 weeks ago and they replaced the springs on the garage door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
mila C.
06/2010
1.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Never returned my call
Description of Work: Never returned my call
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
PHIL K.
06/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
We were pleased with the work performed but the opener and the door were at the end of their life and we knew that we would have to have them replaced sooner or later with one that had a power-failure backup battery.
Description of Work: We are not sure of the date - it is an approximation. This company was designated by our home system insurance company in 2007 to repair the door opener and readjust the garage door, both approximately 30 years old, and the cost cited above was the co-payment on the repair. When it became time to replace the entire setup in 2009 we decided to go with a local Angie's List company that had installed several doors in our immediate neighborhood over the recent years. It was no reflection on Brutus, which had changed ownership in the meanwhile and could not meet our immediate need.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$65
Michael D.
02/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Excellent. I called Brutus when one main spring broke. They were able to schedule for the very next day. They advised replacing both springs, which seemed like a good idea. They did the work very quickly. The door has worked well ever since.
Description of Work: both main springs of garage door replaced
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
ERIC S.
03/2007
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
My father-in-law used Brutus for his house and when I needed new motors I had them give me a bid. They were very reasonable and quick to schedule and complete the work, we now use them @ all six of our body shop's and refer them to coworker's and friends with no hesitation. By far a great company!!
Description of Work: 2 new motors installed @ our home and many other times @ our business's.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
ANDY M.
01/2007
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Excellent work. The technician was on-time, assessed the problem quickly and fixed it. He suggested several repairs that could be made, but advised that we would likely need a new door soon so additional repairs would not be economical. We appreciated his approach.
Description of Work: Technician came out and adjusted the door mechanism so that it operated smoothly and without stopping.
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Brutus Garage Door Specialty is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
No, Brutus Garage Door Specialty does not offer free project estimates.
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No, Brutus Garage Door Specialty does not offer a senior discount.
No, Brutus Garage Door Specialty does not offer emergency services.
No, Brutus Garage Door Specialty does not offer warranties.