Your garage door is essential for your home’s security, safety, and convenience. But unfortunately, there are unethical individuals out there looking to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners with garage door scams.
Hollywood-Crawford Garage Door wants to make sure you’re informed, so you don’t fall victim to these costly tricks.
Common Garage Door Repair Scams
These are some of the most common scams that plague our local homeowners:
- The “Emergency” Repair — Scammers know that a broken garage door can be a major inconvenience and exploit this by advertising “emergency” services. They’ll overcharge, exaggerate the damage and use scare tactics to pressure you into unnecessary repairs.
- The “Bargain” Service Call — Incredibly low prices for service calls are a red flag. Dishonest companies will lure you in with the initial price and then tack on hidden fees and inflated costs for replacement parts.
- Door-to-Door Pressure Sales — Be cautious of aggressive salespeople going door-to-door. They might claim to be in the neighborhood doing other work and offer you a “deal.” These are often unskilled individuals looking to make a quick buck.
How To Protect Yourself
Luckily, following these tips will ensure that your garage door services are provided by trustworthy and high-quality professionals. Before agreeing to pay a contractor, consider these actions to protect yourself!
Choose Companies Who Offer Free Estimates
Choose garage door companies who are willing to come to your home and give you a free, no obligation estimate on both repairs and replacements. This way you don’t get stuck paying an unnecessary “service fee” if you don’t accept the estimate. Hollywood-Crawford Garage Doors is happy to provide a free, no obligation estimate and transparent pricing so you can make informed decisions.
Research And Verify
Research companies and look for online reviews. Reputable companies should have a physical address, a well-established website, and plenty of current and local reviews. Be careful not to choose companies whose reviews appear to be outside the greater San Antonio area. These reviews could be bogus or they could indicate the company is not really a local garage door company.
Hollywood-Crawford Garage Doors has been serving the greater San Antonio area for over 75 years and is currently the only IDEA-accredited dealer in the greater San Antonio area.
Understand Your Door
Be familiar with the basic parts of your garage door system (springs, rollers, tracks, etc.). This makes it harder for scammers to mislead you!
Don’t Be Pressured
Never agree to immediate repairs, especially if you feel pressured. Get a detailed diagnosis in writing and take the time to make an informed decision. Hollywood-Crawford will never pressure you into unnecessary repairs. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make the best choice for your garage door.
Beware Of Unmarked Vehicles And Questionable “Deals”
Legitimate garage door technicians usually arrive in a vehicle marked with the company’s name and logo. They’ll also be dressed in company attire. If someone shows up offering a deal that seems too good to be true, get a second opinion from a trusted company like Hollywood-Crawford.
Hollywood-Crawford: Your Trusted Garage Door Experts
Hollywood-Crawford Garage Doors has served the San Antonio community for over seven decades with honesty and integrity. We’re committed to providing quality garage door services and repairs at fair prices. We offer upfront pricing, no hidden fees and the expertise to fix your garage door problems right the first time.
Don’t let garage door scams ruin your day. Contact Hollywood-Crawford Garage Doors for the reliable and trustworthy service you deserve!
