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Company Name: Precision Overhead Garage Door Service
Locations:
220 West Parkway, Suite 9, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
336 Main St Bedminster, NJ 07921
27 Madison Ave. Suite 010 Paramus, NJ 07652
Website: https://pdsnj.com
Main Phone Number for Customers: (973) 283-3555
Online Booking Link: https://pdsnj.com/book-now
Contact Form Link:https://pdsnj.com/contact
Customer Service Availability: 24/7 Live Operator
Holidays we're closed:
- New Years day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
National Affiliation: Locally owned and operated, backed by the Precision Door Service national franchise.
Who is the owner of Precision Overhead Garage Door Service?
Precision Overhead Garage Door Service of Northern NJ is is owned by Everstead Group Services and operates as an individual franchise.
What are your business hours?
Do you offer emergency service or same-day availability?
Yes - we provide emergency service and same-day repair. During normal business hours, we guarantee to arrive within 4 hours for repair jobs, or we will waive the service fee. After hours, customers may call our main line or use the emergency contact for dispatch.
What areas do you service?
Primary Service Region: Northern & Parts of Central New Jersey
Counties Served: Bergen, Morris, Essex, Hunterdon, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties.
What towns do you service?
- Bloomfield: 07003
- Fairfield: 07004
- Boonton: 07005
- Caldwell: 07006, 07007
- Cedar Grove: 07009
- Cliffside Park: 07010
- Clifton: 07011, 07012, 07013, 07014, 07015
- Cranford: 07016
- East Orange: 07017, 07018, 07019
- Edgewater: 07020
- Essex Fells: 07021
- Fairview: 07022
- Fanwood: 07023
- Fort Lee: 07024
- Garfield: 07026
- Garwood: 07027
- Glen Ridge: 07028
- North Arlington: 07031
- Kenilworth: 07033
- Lake Hiawatha: 07034
- Lincoln Park: 07035
- Linden: 07036
- Livingston: 07039
- Maplewood: 07040
- Millburn: 07041
- Montclair: 07042, 07043
- Verona: 07044
- Montville: 07045
- Mountain Lakes: 07046
- Orange: 07050, 07051
- West Orange: 07052
- Parsippany: 07054
- Passaic: 07055
- Wallington: 07057
- Pine Brook: 07058
- Warren: 07059
- Plainfield: 07060, 07061, 07062, 07063
- Rahway: 07065
- Clark: 07066
- Roseland: 07068
- Watchung: 07069
- Rutherford: 07070
- Lyndhurst: 07071
- Carlstadt: 07072
- East Rutherford: 07073
- Moonachie: 07074
- Wood Ridge: 07075
- Scotch Plains: 07076
- Short Hills: 07078
- South Orange: 07079
- Springfield: 07081
- Towaco: 07082
- Union: 07083
- Vauxhall: 07088
- Westfield: 07090, 07091
- Mountainside: 07092
- Newark: 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114, 07175, 07184, 07188, 07189, 07191, 07192, 07193, 07195, 07198, 07199
- Belleville: 07109
- Nutley: 07110
- Irvington: 07111
- Elizabeth: 07201, 07202, 07206, 07207, 07208
- Roselle: 07203
- Roselle Park: 07204
- Hillside: 07205
- Allendale: 07401
- Bloomingdale: 07403
- Butler: 07405
- Elmwood Park: 07407
- Fair Lawn: 07410
- Franklin: 07416
- Franklin Lakes: 07417
- Glenwood: 07418
- Hamburg: 07419
- Haskell: 07420
- Hewitt: 07421
- Highland Lakes: 07422
- Ho Ho Kus: 07423
- Little Falls: 07424
- McAfee: 07428
- Mahwah: 07430, 07495
- Midland Park: 07432
- Newfoundland: 07435
- Oakland: 07436
- Oak Ridge: 07438
- Ogdensburg: 07439
- Pequannock: 07440
- Pompton Lakes: 07442
- Pompton Plains: 07444
- Ramsey: 07446
- Ridgewood: 07450, 07451
- Glen Rock: 07452
- Ringwood: 07456
- Riverdale: 07457
- Saddle River: 07458
- Stockholm: 07460
- Sussex: 07461
- Vernon: 07462
- Waldwick: 07463
- Wanaque: 07465
- Wayne: 07470, 07474
- West Milford: 07480
- Wyckoff: 07481
- Paterson: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07509, 07510, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524, 07533, 07543, 07544
- Hawthorne: 07506, 07507
- Haledon: 07508, 07538
- Totowa: 07511, 07512
- Hackensack: 07601, 07602
- Bogota: 07603
- Hasbrouck Heights: 07604
- Leonia: 07605
- South Hackensack: 07606
- Maywood: 07607
- Teterboro: 07608, 07699
- Alpine: 07620
- Bergenfield: 07621
- Closter: 07624
- Cresskill: 07626
- Demarest: 07627
- Dumont: 07628
- Emerson: 07630
- Englewood: 07631
- Englewood Cliffs: 07632
- Harrington Park: 07640
- Haworth: 07641
- Hillsdale: 07642
- Little Ferry: 07643
- Lodi: 07644
- Montvale: 07645
- New Milford: 07646
- Northvale: 07647
- Norwood: 07648
- Oradell: 07649
- Palisades Park: 07650
- Paramus: 07652, 07653
- Park Ridge: 07656
- Ridgefield: 07657
- Ridgefield Park: 07660
- River Edge: 07661
- Rochelle Park: 07662
- Saddle Brook: 07663
- Teaneck: 07666
- Tenafly: 07670
- Westwood: 07675
- Township of Washington: 07676
- Woodcliff Lake: 07677
- Dover: 07801, 07802
- Mine Hill: 07803
- Picatinny Arsenal: 07806
- Allamuchy: 07820
- Andover: 07821
- Augusta: 07822
- Belvidere: 07823
- Blairstown: 07825
- Branchville: 07826, 07890
- Montague: 07827
- Budd Lake: 07828
- Califon: 07830
- Changewater: 07831
- Columbia: 07832
- Delaware: 07833
- Denville: 07834
- Flanders: 07836
- Glasser: 07837
- Great Meadows: 07838
- Greendell: 07839
- Hackettstown: 07840
- Hibernia: 07842
- Hopatcong: 07843
- Hope: 07844
- Ironia: 07845
- Johnsonburg: 07846
- Kenvil: 07847
- Lafayette: 07848
- Lake Hopatcong: 07849
- Landing: 07850
- Layton: 07851
- Ledgewood: 07852
- Long Valley: 07853
- Middleville: 07855
- Mount Arlington: 07856
- Netcong: 07857
- Newton: 07860
- Oxford: 07863
- Port Murray: 07865
- Rockaway: 07866
- Randolph: 07869
- Schooleys Mountain: 07870
- Sparta: 07871
- Stanhope: 07874
- Stillwater: 07875
- Succasunna: 07876
- Swartswood: 07877
- Mount Tabor: 07878
- Tranquility: 07879
- Vienna: 07880
- Wallpack Center: 07881
- Washington: 07882
- Wharton: 07885
- Summit: 07901, 07902
- Basking Ridge: 07920
- Bedminster: 07921
- Berkeley Heights: 07922
- Bernardsville: 07924
- Brookside: 07926
- Cedar Knolls: 07927
- Chatham: 07928
- Chester: 07930
- Far Hills: 07931
- Florham Park: 07932
- Gillette: 07933
- Gladstone: 07934
- Green Village: 07935
- East Hanover: 07936
- Liberty Corner: 07938
- Lyons: 07939
- Madison: 07940
- Mendham: 07945
- Millington: 07946
- Morris Plains: 07950
- Morristown: 07960, 07962, 07963
- Convent Station: 07961
- Mount Freedom: 07970
- New Providence: 07974
- New Vernon: 07976
- Peapack: 07977
- Pluckemin: 07978
- Pottersville: 07979
- Stirling: 07980
- Whippany: 07981, 07999
- Belle Mead: 08502
- Blawenburg: 08504
- Kingston: 08528
- Lambertville: 08530
- Ringoes: 08551
- Rocky Hill: 08553
- Rosemont: 08556
- Sergeantsville: 08557
- Skillman: 08558
- Stockton: 08559
- Annandale: 08801
- Asbury: 08802
- Baptistown: 08803
- Bloomsbury: 08804
- Bound Brook: 08805
- Bridgewater: 08807
- Broadway: 08808
- Clinton: 08809
- Dunellen: 08812
- Flagtown: 08821
- Flemington: 08822
- Franklin Park: 08823
- Frenchtown: 08825
- Glen Gardner: 08826
- Hampton: 08827
- High Bridge: 08829
- Lebanon: 08833
- Little York: 08834
- Manville: 08835
- Martinsville: 08836
- Hillsborough: 08844
- Milford: 08848
- Neshanic Station: 08853
- Oldwick: 08858
- Phillipsburg: 08865
- Pittstown: 08867
- Quakertown: 08868
- Raritan: 08869
- Readington: 08870
- Somerset: 08873, 08875
- Somerville: 08876
- South Bound Brook: 08880
- Stanton: 08885
- Stewartsville: 08886
- Three Bridges: 08887
- Whitehouse: 08888
- Whitehouse Station: 08889
Are you licensed & insured?
How long have you been in business?
Can I book an appointment online?
Yes, customers can book service online via the "Book Now" option on the site. https://pdsnj.com/book-now
Do you offer any discounts?
Garage Door Repair
What types of repairs do you offer?
Our experienced and reliable technicians are experienced professionals who fix garage doors, including:
- Broken spring replacement
- Torsion and Extension springs
- Cable repair / replacement
- Roller replacement Panel repair
- Track alignment, adjustment and Hinge repair
- Sensor / safety eye repairs
- Opener repair (common items)
- Weather seal replacement
- Sagging door / balance adjustment
- Noise Reduction and Tune-ups
- Emergency Service
Do you charge a service fee?
Our service fee is $69 to come to your home. This includes a careful inspection of your garage door system and opener, as well as our recommendations on how to fix it right. If you do choose to have us repair your door, the service fee will be waived.
How do I know if my garage door needs repair vs replacement?
How quickly can you perform a garage door repair after I contact you?
We aim for same-day or within 4 hours during regular business hours. If we fail to meet that 4-hour window, we waive the service fee.
Do you carry parts for most garage doors, or do some require special ordering?
We stock a wide range of parts for most garage doors, allowing us to complete repairs in a single visit nearly every time. For specialty or custom doors, some parts may need to be special ordered, and we’ll let you know upfront.
What causes garage door springs to fail, and how do you replace them safely?
Most spring failures result from metal fatigue, extreme temperature cycles, or lack of maintenance (e.g. unlubricated parts). Installing springs safely requires precise measurement, matching spring strength (torque), and proper tools. Our technicians use industry-approved safety procedures, ensure tension is balanced, and test multiple cycles before finishing. We repair both torsion and extension springs.
How do I know if my garage door spring needs to be replaced?
- Loud bang or snap when opening or closing
- The door opens partially then stops or falls
- Visible gap or separation in the spring
- Uneven or crooked movement
- Door is very heavy to lift manually
What is the average cost of a spring repair?
The cost of a garage door spring repair can vary depending on the size and weight of your garage door, which determines the type of spring required. Before any work begins, we provide a clear explanation of the recommended repair and review your options. All spring repairs are performed by trained technicians experienced with both torsion and extension spring systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Do you offer affordable pricing for common garage door repairs?
We offer affordable and competitive pricing for
- Cable replacement
- Roller/hinge replacement
- Panel repair or replacement
- Track Alignment
- Opener Repair
Do you offer warranties on repairs? If so, explain what is covered and for how long.
Yes. We back our repair work with warranties covering parts and labor for the repaired component (e.g. springs, cables) for a specific period. The length of the warranty depends on the repair.
New Garage Doors
What types of new garage doors do you sell and install?
We offer a broad selection including:
- Standard steel doors
- Carriage house / carriage-style doors
- Modern contemporary doors
- Custom wood doors
- Insulated sectional doors
- Specialty/custom designs
What brands of garage doors do you offer?
Do you do same day garage door installs?
Installation timelines can vary depending on the type of garage door and availability. While same-day or next-day installation may be possible in certain situations, most new garage door installations require ordering the door and scheduling installation once it arrives. Our team will review your needs and provide the most accurate timeline during your garage door estimate.
Can customers design their door online or see style samples before buying?
Yes, customers can view style galleries and options in our online garage door showroom. You can visit at https://pdsnj.com/garage-door-gallery. You can select up to 7 garage doors by clicking the plus button and get a free quote.
Is there a fee for garage door estimates?
Do you have a low cost garage door installation option?
Yes! We offer budget-friendly garage door installation options designed to meet a variety of needs and budgets.
Our standard option includes a brand-new 8’x7’ white raised-panel garage door with professional installation. You can also customize your door with upgrades such as insulation, decorative windows, and premium hardware for an additional cost.
Do you have a showroom?
Yes - the Pompton Plains location has a showroom open during weekday hours and by appointment on weekends. It is located at 220 West Parkway #9 in Pompton Plains, NJ.
There are working garage door openers and more than a dozen garage doors.
Do you offer warranties on a new garage door?
What forms of payments do you accept?
We accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) as well as checks and cash.
Do you haul away my old garage door?
Do you install locks for garage doors?
We install a few different garage door lock types Technician will go over options on-site to determine which garage door lock is the best fit for the customer and their particular garage door Garage door screen installation or repair Garage door window, window glass, window pane or window insert repair and replacement, unless we installed the garage door Barn Doors or Swing Out Doors Man doors (pedestrian doors) Fire doors
Garage Door Openers
Do you install new garage door openers? If so, what brands or types do you install?
Yes! We install a full range of LiftMaster® and Genie® garage door openers.
Our openers include belt-drive and wall-mount motors — all designed for quiet, reliable performance and built with the latest smart technology and battery backup options.
What is the starting price for a new opener?
The cost of a new garage door opener can vary based on the type of opener, features, and your existing setup. We send a trained technician to your home to review your options and make recommendations. You will receive an exact quote before you choose to move forward with our service.
How do I know if my garage door opener needs to be repaired or replaced?
In many cases, garage door opener repair is the best option when the unit is relatively new and the issue is minor, such as worn gears, misaligned sensors, or remote control problems. However, replacement may be the better choice if the opener experiences frequent breakdowns, struggles to lift a heavier or insulated garage door, or is more than 10–15 years old and lacks modern safety features. If the cost of repair approaches the cost of installing a new opener, upgrading can often provide better reliability, improved safety, and convenient features like battery backup or smartphone control. A professional inspection can help determine the most cost-effective solution.
What's the most popular opener type in your area, and why?
The belt drive (quiet, smooth) openers are popular in residential areas because they operate quietly and reliably. Also smart WiFi-enabled openers are in demand for convenience and remote control.
Do you install smart garage door openers? If yes, what features do they include?
Yes — we install smart openers that include:
- WiFi connectivity / remote control via smartphone
- Battery backup
- Integrated cameras or motion-activated lights (e.g. LiftMaster Secure View)
- Energy-efficient motor designs
- Security features (rolling code technology)
Do you offer opener repairs? If so, what common issues can you fix?
Yes — common repairs include:
- Broken gears / sprockets
- Sensor / photo eye misalignment
- Remote control / keypad replacements
- Chain / belt adjustments or replacement
- Motor repair or replacement
- Limit / travel adjustments
Do you offer any warranties or support for new opener installations?
Do you offer free estimates on garage door openers? Will you offer free phone quotes?
Do you offer same day garage door opener installation?
Maintenance & Tune-Ups
Do you offer garage door tune-ups or maintenance services? If so, what's included in a typical visit?
Yes — our maintenance visits typically include:
- Inspection of springs, cables, rollers, hinges, and tracks
- Lubricating moving parts
- Balancing and safety testing
- Adjusting limits and travel
- Checking weather seals and sensors
- Tightening bolts and hardware
How often should a garage door be serviced or maintained?
We recommend servicing at least once per year, though in harsher climates or heavy-usage settings, twice annually is ideal.
What are the benefits of regular garage door maintenance?
- Extends the life of springs, cables, rollers, and opener
- Reduces noise, friction, and wear
- Prevents unexpected, costly breakdowns
- Ensures safe and reliable operation
- Maintains warranty compliance (on many systems)
Reputation, Trust, & Local Proof
What makes your company different from other garage door companies in your area?
What do your customers often say they appreciate most about your service?
- Prompt arrival and fast repairs
- Polite, professional technicians
- Clear explanations and no hidden fees
- Quality parts & workmanship
- Warranty support and follow-through
What are 2-3 things first-time customers should know about working with you?
- You can book online or call 24/7.
- We honor the 4-hour repair guarantee (if within normal hours) or waive the service call fee.
- We stand behind our work with warranties and use high-quality parts.
Where can I leave a review?
If you have a Google account, please leave a review on Google: For Pompton Plains Location: https://g.page/r/CStP6Yn2sY4XEAg/review For Bedminster Location: https://g.page/r/CWdIEpo1WaaOEB0/review If not, please contact the office for alternative review options
Where can I read reviews?
Following every job, we ask a customer to review our business. You can read these reviews at: https://pdsnj.com/reviews
Commercial / Specialty Services
Do you offer commercial garage door service?
Do you install new commercial garage doors?
Yes, we offer commercial steel sectional doors and full view aluminum garage doors.
What types of commercial garage doors do you offer?
Rolling steel doors, sectional overhead doors, fire-rated doors, coiling service doors, high-speed doors, full view sectional garage doors. etc.
Do you offer same day service for commercial garage door repair?
Yes, same-day service for commercial garage door repair is available, pending our commercial team’s schedule.
Do you repair and install commercial garage door openers?
Yes, we repair and install commercial garage door openers. We work with a full range of operators, including jackshaft operators for sectional overhead doors, rolling steel doors, roll-up doors, and industrial doors. Our team can handle light, medium, and heavy-duty applications to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
License
NJHIC License #13VH03118600