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A1 Garage Door Service

Garage door supplier · Detroit, MI · reviewed since 2026

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%67+9.5Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#99 of 110 garage door repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 10%
4.9 ★★★★★ 682 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.87★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

A1 Garage Door Service at a glance

Reviewers frequently praise the company for professional technicians who arrive on time, communicate clearly, and explain repairs in detail. Services include installing new doors, replacing springs and openers, and fixing seals. While most customers report positive experiences, recurring criticisms involve high pricing that exceeds expectations, pressure to purchase unnecessary upgrades, and occasional instances where jobs were left unfinished or parts were unavailable.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 682 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 682 Google reviews (504 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Garage Door Repair Service serving Detroit, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other garage door repair services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.

Satisfaction87Reliability86Craft & service–Value67Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 87 (median 95)Reliability: 86 (median 95)Value: 67 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 94)
A1 Garage Door ServiceGarage Door Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.A1 Garage Door Service: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
87
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.A1 Garage Door Service: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
86
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.A1 Garage Door Service: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
67
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.A1 Garage Door Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.A1 Garage Door Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
100

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Star ratings

682 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars63693%
  • 4 stars254%
  • 3 stars71%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star101%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 504 written reviews

  • Praise91198%
  • Complaints172%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price12426%
  • Reasonable27356%
  • Overpriced378%
  • Not sure5211%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude32135%
  • Quality & results15817%
  • Communication15016%
  • Speed & response13414%
  • Would recommend859%
  • Price & value536%
  • Honesty & trust273%

What customers talk about

We read 504 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He’s very professional, friendly, and put me at ease when describing the noise my garage door was making.”
    “Tech was rude and in a rush!”
  • “Great service from the technician, knowledgeable, respectful.”
    “We had an emergency situation with our garage door not working and we needed to pick up our daughter.”
  • “Jerry did a great job explaining the current state of the garage door and what needed to be done.”
  • “Very pleasant, fast knowledgeable experience, explained the problem and solution throughly .”
  • “Highly recommend this company, especially if they employ folks like Jeremy”
  • “Everything was explained clearly, and the price was very reasonable.”
    “Way overpriced Felt ripped off afterwards”
  • “Very professional, great mannerism, and felt like a genuine interaction.”

People customers mention

  • Fritz 11 reviews
  • Marvin 10 reviews
  • Nathan 9 reviews
  • Liddell 6 reviews
  • Steven 6 reviews
  • Michael 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired A1 Garage Door Service for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Robyn7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 52 minutes ago★★★★★

Brandon was PHENOMENAL! He’s very professional, friendly, and put me at ease when describing the noise my garage door was making. Problem resolved….. Thank you m, Brandon!

Service not listed
Andi2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 hours ago★★★★★

Great service from the technician, knowledgeable, respectful. Guided us through the repair every step of the way.

Great priceGarage door consultationGeneral repairs & installation
AhmedLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

I was thoroughly impressed with Jerry from start to finish. Jerry did a great job explaining the current state of the garage door and what needed to be done. Very professional, great mannerism, and felt like a genuine interaction. Highly recommend this company, especially if they employ folks like Jeremy

ashley8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Very pleasant, fast knowledgeable experience, explained the problem and solution throughly .

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & installationService not listed
Donna1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 days ago★★★★★

Isaiah did a great job installing the door and Bob was very knowledgeable answering our questions when we went over purchasing a new door. Both very respectful and would highly recommend.

Great priceGarage door consultationGeneral repairs & installationGarage door design
DavidLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

It was very knowledgeable and efficient at his job. I enjoyed conversing with him also, nice young man.

Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 682 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Robyn Johnson7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brandon was PHENOMENAL! He’s very professional, friendly, and put me at ease when describing the noise my garage door was making. Problem resolved….. Thank you m, Brandon!

  • Services: Service not listed
Andi Dede2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service from the technician, knowledgeable, respectful. Guided us through the repair every step of the way.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Garage door consultation, General repairs & installation
Vera Novotnik4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vera has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

He installed my door distinctly crooked.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Garage door consultation, General repairs & installation
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Hi Vera Novotnik, Thank you for taking the time to rate A1 Garage Door Service Livonia. We appreciate your vote of confidence.

Ray SlumpffLocal Guide · 88 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ray has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cost was more expensive than I expected.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: General repairs & installation
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Hi Ray Slumpff, Thank you for the great rating! We love hearing from our customers! We hope to be of service to you again in the future for all of your garage door repair and installation needs.

Ahmed AALocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ahmed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was thoroughly impressed with Jerry from start to finish. Jerry did a great job explaining the current state of the garage door and what needed to be done. Very professional, great mannerism, and felt like a genuine interaction. Highly recommend this company, especially if they employ folks like Jeremy

Response from the owner · a day ago

Ahmed AA, Thank you for choosing A1 Garage Door Service Livonia! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We love what we do and appreciate your support!

C. Little4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews C. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nathan was very professional and friendly. Job done well and efficient.

Response from the owner · a day ago

Hi C. Little, We are so happy to hear about your experience with A1 Garage Door Service Livonia! Thank you for your kind words and hope to work with you again in the future.

Deborah Anthony9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Explained everything he was going to do, friendly, he did a great job

  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a day ago

Deborah Anthony, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Customer satisfaction is always a top priority at A1 Garage Door Service Livonia. We hope to be of service to you again in the future for all of your garage door needs.

ashley williams8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very pleasant, fast knowledgeable experience, explained the problem and solution throughly .

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & installation, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a day ago

Hi ashley williams, Thank you very much for the wonderful review! A1 Garage Door Service Livonia always strives to provide every customer with the best service possible. We appreciate you telling the world about us!

Donna Biek1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Donna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Isaiah did a great job installing the door and Bob was very knowledgeable answering our questions when we went over purchasing a new door. Both very respectful and would highly recommend.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Garage door consultation, General repairs & installation, Garage door design
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Hi Donna Biek, Thank you for the great rating. We hope to be of service to you again in the future for all of your garage door repair and installation needs.

guenther urban5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews guenther has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Friendly and knowledgeable and explained what he did

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & installation
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Hi guenther urban, We are so grateful for your kind words about A1 Garage Door Service Livonia. We appreciate your business and hope to serve you again in the future with all your garage door maintenance, repairs and new garage door installations!

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