Garage Door Repair & Installation
High-intent emergency calls with big-ticket upsells
Garage door businesses handle spring replacements, opener repairs, track alignment, and full door installs for residential and light commercial customers. Demand is steady because failures are urgent (the car is trapped) and replacements are expensive enough to support strong unit economics. The best operators combine same-day availability with modern lead-gen (LSAs/SEO) and convert repair calls into higher-ticket replacements plus ongoing maintenance for commercial roll-up doors and property managers.
Avg Revenue
$900K
Profit Margin
22%
Acquisition Multiple
2.2x - 3.4x
Startup Cost
$20K - $150K
Difficulty
3/5
How It Works
Marketing drives inbound calls (Google LSAs/SEO/referrals). Dispatch a technician to diagnose and quote, then complete the repair immediately using standard parts kept on the truck (springs, rollers, openers). Higher-ticket revenue comes from full door replacements and opener upgrades; commercial accounts can add recurring inspections and maintenance contracts. Scaling is straightforward: add trucks/techs, tighten dispatch and QA, and centralize parts purchasing.
Revenue Range
Real Acquisitions in This Category
SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 811412 · Appliance Repair and Maintenance
Deal Size Distribution
Deal Flow Over Time
Financing Profile
Recent Comparable Deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal | Jobs | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | OH | $963K | $1.1M | 13 | Mr. Appliance |
| Aug 2025 | FL | $400K | $471K | 31 | — |
| Mar 2025 | IN | $895K | $1.1M | 6 | — |
| Mar 2025 | IN | $100K | $118K | 6 | — |
| Oct 2024 | FL | $2.0M | $2.4M | 20 | Mr. Appliance |
| Sep 2024 | AZ | $744K | $875K | 7 | Mr. Appliance |
| Aug 2024 | TX | $1.2M | $1.4M | 9 | — |
| Jul 2024 | CA | $170K | $200K | 2 | — |
| Dec 2023 | MN | $139K | $164K | — | — |
| Dec 2023 | AZ | $739K | $869K | 1 | — |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Pros
- +Urgent problems = fast close rates and premium pricing
- +Clear upsell ladder (repair → opener → full replacement → maintenance plan)
- +Low inventory complexity — standardized parts and SKUs
- +Fragmented market with active roll-up interest
Cons
- -Safety/liability risk (springs, heavy doors) requires training and strict QA
- -Warranty callbacks can crush margins if installs are inconsistent
- -Lead costs can be high in competitive metros (Google/LSA bidding wars)
- -Seasonality and weather can shift volume week-to-week
Best For
Buyers who can run a technician team and invest in marketing systems without letting CAC spiral
Operating Costs
Primary costs: technician wages, service vehicles, parts (springs/doors/openers), insurance, and paid leads/SEO. Margin is heavily driven by first-time fix rate and replacement conversion rate.
SBA Financing Estimator
Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service
Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Where to Buy
Marketplace for home services and construction-adjacent acquisition opportunities
SDE multiple benchmarks (Q1 2021–Q4 2025) used to anchor acquisition multiple ranges
Public FDD-based revenue benchmarks for a scaled garage-door operator
Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Buy price
- $2.0M–$3.1M
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