Thomas from Second Opinion Garage Door Repair was excellent. Our garage door spring failed on a Sunday, leaving both cars trapped inside. Thomas came out promptly, diagnosed the problem right away, and clearly explained what had failed and what our options were.
Rather than simply replacing the original enclosed spring system, he converted the door to a more serviceable external torsion-spring setup, which made a lot of sense for the long term. He was knowledgeable, straightforward, efficient, and never tried to upsell us into anything unnecessary.
The price was very fair, especially for a Sunday emergency call, and the work was completed professionally. It’s a relief to find someone who is competent, honest, and easy to deal with when something suddenly goes wrong.
I would absolutely call Thomas and Second Opinion again and would recommend him without hesitation.
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4.4 from 7 Google reviews · Sep 30
A Second Opinion Garage Door Repair
We Specialize in Providing Excellent Garage Door Repair Services
License covers D-28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices.
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7 reviews on Google
Google · Sep 30, 2026
Newest review Oct 5, 2026 · 1 review in the last 3 months (as of Oct 10, 2026)
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Reply from the business · Jun 10, 2026
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Unbelievably easy to work with. The pricing is competitive. Very proactive and professional! I have used the service company a long time now and would highly recommend them.
Reply from the business · Jun 10, 2026
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We had a great experience with Second Opinion Garage Door Repair. Thank you Benjamin for doing an excellent job installing the new bracket for our garage door. We appreciate your quick response time and appreciate your honesty. Benjamin didn't try to up sell and was very respectful. He not only did a thorough maintenance check but also lubricated the springs on our other garage door. That extra care from Benjamin sealed the deal! And... they have very reasonable pricing. We highly recommend this company!
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
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Thomas and Second Opinion are amazing! He was able to come out same day, fix our garage, and do it for a very reasonable price.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Thanks John
Highly recommend. They are knowledgeable, professional, and honest. We were impressed with their responsiveness and knowledge of explaining the suggested and required repairs.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Thank you very very much
My garage door stopped working last night. I called Second Opinion Garage Door Repair this morning, and in less than 2 hours the repair was completed. The new motor is quieter and accessible through my phone now.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Thank you Gary
Friendly and professional!
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Thank you Mr bootz
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CSLB #979008. D-28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices: doors of all kinds, including garage and sliding doors, plus gates, openers and access controls. Licensed since Nov 29, 2012: 13 years, longer than 55% of the other 20 licensed garage door companies we list across North County. Expires Nov 30, 2026. The class should match your job.
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