“I can't say enough good things about Eric’s United Garage Door Service! Our garage door spring broke unexpectedly, and when I called on a Saturday, Eric personally answered the phone. He came out on Sunday to assess the problem and was able to replace the spring the very same day. Eric was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with. It's rare these days to find someone who provides this level of customer service, especially over a weekend. He explained everything clearly, completed the repair quickly, and had our garage door working perfectly again. If you're looking for honest, reliable, and prompt garage door service, I highly recommend Eric’s United Garage Door Service. Thank you for the outstanding service!”
Garage door repair in Miami Lakes
Springs, openers and HVHZ-rated doors for the houses and townhomes around Main Street, Royal Oaks and Loch Lomond. Call any hour.
Call any hour(561) 645-7806- County
- Miami-Dade County
- ZIP codes
- 33014, 33016, 33018 and more
- Wind zone
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
- Built before 2000
- 73% of homes
What we fix and install in Miami Lakes
- Garage door repairNoisy, stuck, slow or crooked doors, diagnosed and fixed.
- Broken spring repairTorsion and extension springs, replaced as a matched pair.
- Off-track and cable repairDoors hanging crooked, snapped cables, worn rollers.
- Garage door opener repairOpeners that hum, strain or ignore the remote.
- Garage door opener installationNew openers installed, programmed and tested.
- New garage door installationFull-view, flush and raised-panel doors rated for Miami-Dade’s HVHZ.
- Garage door replacementAn old door swapped for one that meets today’s code.
- Garage door maintenanceTune-ups that catch worn parts before they fail.
- Commercial garage doorsDoors for shops, warehouses and other businesses.
What Miami Lakes homes ask of a garage door
A town planned around lakes in 1962, homes built mostly before 2000, and a permit package that carries an HOA affidavit.
Most homes predate the 2002 code About 73% of Miami Lakes’ roughly 11,000 homes were built before 2000, and the median one dates from 1989, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey. Florida’s statewide code took effect in 2002, so most original doors here were built to earlier rules.
SourceHalf of the homes are houses Single-family houses are 50% of Miami Lakes homes in the same survey, and attached townhomes another 13%, so a garage door is part of most homes here. Apartments, condominiums and other multi-unit buildings make up most of the rest.
SourceHOA rules sit on top of the permit Residential permit packages in Miami Lakes include an HOA/ACC affidavit, required whether or not you belong to an association. It states that a building permit does not satisfy any association approval, and the Town recommends getting that approval before you apply.
SourceA permit package for garage doors A garage door replacement in Miami Lakes is permitted by the Town’s Building Department, whose FAQ lists Windows/Doors/Garage Doors as a permit type. The package needs the application, an HOA affidavit, the door’s product approval (NOA), wind load calculations and a layout of door locations and sizes.
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Miami Lakes is inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
Miami Lakes is in Miami-Dade County, all of which is inside Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. A replacement garage door must carry an approval for that zone, even if the old one never did.
- The HVHZ covers all of Miami-Dade County, Miami Lakes includedSource
- Florida’s TAS 201 sets the large-missile impact test that HVHZ garage doors must pass, with or without glassSource
- Insurers’ wind mitigation form (OIR-B1-1802) looks at the weakest protected opening in the house, and garage doors are among the openings it countsSource
Where we work in Miami Lakes
We cover all of Miami Lakes, from Main Street and the older lakeside sections to Royal Oaks. Nearby, we also work in Miramar, Pembroke Pines, North Miami and Cooper City. See the full list of places we serve.
Miami-Dade County7 places
- Main Street
- Miami Lakes Section 1
- Loch Lomond
- Royal Oaks Section 1
- Royal Oaks East
- Lake Hilda
- Lake Patricia
Reviews
What customers say
135 answered by the owner
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5.0 out of 5, from 139 reviews on Google
“Outstanding service and experience! Eric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. He texted prior to arrival and replaced my garage door spring in only a few minutes. Initially, we thought the cables would also need to be replaced. Upon inspection he said they were fine. This saved me from paying additional. Finding a dependable, honest professional is priceless! Highly recommend!”
“Eric was awesome! Quickly diagnosed and repaired two broken garage door openers. Highly recommended!!!”
Read on GoogleYelp: 5.0 from 70 reviews (read September 2026)
Miami Lakes garage door questions
Do I need a permit to replace a garage door in Miami Lakes?
Yes. The Town’s Building Department issues the permit, and the application is available online and at Town Hall. Its checklist asks for two copies of the product approval and wind load calculations, and the eTRAKiT portal tracks the application.
Does a new garage door in Miami Lakes have to be hurricane rated?
Yes. Miami-Dade County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone includes Miami Lakes, so the replacement needs a current product approval, for example a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, whether or not the old door was rated.
Does the Town’s permit replace my HOA’s approval for a new garage door?
No. The Town’s HOA/ACC affidavit says a building permit does not satisfy any association approval, and townhomes need a letter from the HOA for any exterior work. The affidavit is required with or without an HOA.
Do you work in Royal Oaks, Loch Lomond and the Main Street area?
Yes. We cover the whole town, from Main Street and Miami Lakes Section 1 to Royal Oaks, Loch Lomond and the streets around Lake Hilda and Lake Patricia.
How far is Miami Lakes from your Fort Lauderdale base?
About 19 miles southwest, as the crow flies. Call any time, since we are open 24 hours, and we’ll say when we can arrive.
Garage door trouble in Miami Lakes?
(561) 645-7806
Tell us what the door is doing and we’ll say whether it needs a repair or a replacement rated for the HVHZ. Call any hour.
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