26-Point Inspection
Garage Door Safety Inspection in Cedar Park and Greater Austin
A garage door is the largest moving object in your home, and it runs on parts under serious tension. A safety inspection catches a worn spring, a fraying cable, or a failing safety sensor before it strands your car or hurts someone. Squared Away runs a thorough 26-point garage door safety inspection across Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Austin, and the surrounding Greater Austin area for homeowners, buyers, and sellers.
Whether you want reassurance about an aging door, a documented inspection during a real-estate option period, or a pre-listing check so your door is not a red flag in the sale, we look at the whole system and tell you honestly what is safe, what is wearing out, and what needs attention now.
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Why Homeowners Choose Squared Away
Why Homeowners Choose Squared Away
Whole-System Check
We inspect springs, cables, rollers, opener, sensors, balance, and hardware, not just the obvious.
Safety First
We test the auto-reverse and photo-eye sensors that protect your family and pets.
Real-Estate Ready
Inspections for option-period sign-off, buyer pre-purchase, and seller pre-listing.
Honest and Documented
You get straight findings and a clear list of what needs attention, no scare tactics.
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What Our 26-Point Inspection Covers
We look at the whole door and opener system, not just the part that is acting up. The inspection covers:
- Torsion and extension springs for wear, rust, and remaining life
- Lift cables and drums for fraying, kinks, and correct seating
- Rollers and hinges for wear, cracks, and noise
- Tracks, brackets, and fasteners for alignment and tightness
- Bearings, bottom brackets, and end bearing plates
- Door balance, so the springs are carrying the weight, not the opener
- The opener motor, gears, and travel and force settings
- Photo-eye safety sensors and the auto-reverse function
- Remotes, keypad, and wall control operation
- Weather seals, bottom seal, and threshold
- Panels and hardware for damage, rust, or fatigue
- Overall safe operation and a documented list of findings
One of the biggest mistakes in this trade is inspecting only the part that failed and missing the system around it. We check it all, because a new spring on worn cables or an untested sensor is only half a job.
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Inspections for Buyers, Sellers, and Agents
The garage door comes up in almost every home sale, and a fast, documented inspection keeps it from holding up a deal.
Option period and buyer inspections
During the option period, a general home inspector often flags the garage door for a specialist to review. We come out quickly, inspect the door and opener, and give you and your agent a clear read on its condition and any needed repairs, so you can negotiate with facts.
Seller and pre-listing inspections
Before you list, a quick inspection and tune-up make the door look and work its best and remove an easy objection. A door that opens quietly and passes inspection is one less thing a buyer can push back on.
Fast turnaround for agents
We know real-estate timelines are tight. We prioritize option-period requests, communicate clearly, and give agents a dependable local partner for garage door sign-offs across the Greater Austin area.
Straightforward Pricing
Honest Inspection Pricing
We keep inspection pricing simple and tell you the number up front.
Bundling the inspection with a tune-up is how most customers get the most value, since the door gets checked and serviced in one visit. Ask about current pricing and promotions when you call.
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Thorough and Honest
Followed up a year later and checked everything for free
“Really glad to I found this company to install our garage door! It's been over a year and it's been great. I was so delighted that they followed through on their 1 year follow up. They reached out and gave everything a check up for free. Solid company right here!”
Derek F., verified 5-star Google review, 2025.
Assessed the door with me and resolved the issues
“The team at Squared Away did an amazing job. I requested a visit for my loud door and received a prompt confirmation text and phone call for my appointment. Jason showed up in the window of time given, assessed the door with me, and quickly resolved any issues identified. I will be using them in the future and will recommend to friends and family.”
David A., verified 5-star Google review, 2025.
The Difference
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A Local Team You Can Trust to Tell You Straight
Squared Away is a local, family-run garage door company based in Cedar Park and serving the Greater Austin area. An inspection is only worth anything if the person doing it is honest, and that is our reputation: we tell you what is safe and what is not, and we do not invent problems to sell parts. We check the entire system, test the safety features, document our findings, and provide free estimates for anything that needs work. Homeowners, buyers, sellers, and agents across the area rely on us for a straight answer. We are 5.0 rated on Google.
FAQ
Garage Door Inspection Questions We Hear
What does a garage door safety inspection include?
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We run a 26-point inspection covering the springs, cables, drums, rollers, hinges, tracks, bearings, and hardware, plus the opener, its force and travel settings, the photo-eye sensors, and the auto-reverse. We check the door balance and weather seals, too, and provide you with a documented list of findings.
How much does an inspection cost?
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For most homeowners, the 26-point inspection is included with our $89 tune-up, which is the best value since the door gets checked and serviced in one visit. Standalone and documented real-estate inspections are quoted when you call, based on the scope.
Do I need an inspection before selling my house?
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It is a smart move. Buyers and home inspectors often flag the garage door, so a quick pre-listing inspection and tune-up remove an easy objection and help the door show well. We also handle option-period inspections when a buyer's inspector asks for a specialist.
How often should I have my garage door inspected?
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Once a year is the standard recommendation, and more often for a heavily used or older door. Annual inspection and maintenance catches wear early and is the cheapest way to avoid a surprise failure.
Is the inspection free?
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The 26-point inspection comes with the $89 tune-up, and estimates on any repairs it finds are free. For a standalone documented inspection, such as a real-estate sign-off, we quote it up front so you know the cost before we come out.
How long does an inspection take?
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A standard 26-point inspection takes about thirty to forty-five minutes, a bit longer if we bundle it with a tune-up or if you have multiple doors. We walk you through what we find before we leave.
What happens if you find a problem?
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We tell you plainly what it is, how urgent it is, and what it costs to fix, with a free estimate. We do not pressure you, and if it is safe to wait, we will say so. You decide what to do with honest information in hand.
Can you inspect the door during a real-estate option period?
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Yes, and we prioritize those requests because the timelines are tight. We inspect the door and opener, give you and your agent a clear condition report and repair estimate, and turn it around fast.
What safety checks can I do myself between inspections?
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Two simple tests, both safe to do. For the reversal test, lay a solid object, like a flat block of wood, on the floor in the door path and close the door; a working door will touch it and reverse back up. For the balance test, pull the manual release cord to disconnect the opener and lift the door halfway by hand; a balanced door stays put, while one that drops or flies up has a spring problem. If either test fails, stop using the door and call us.
Do I get a written report I can share with my agent?
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Yes. We document what we checked and what we found in a clear condition report, along with a free estimate for any repairs. During a real-estate option period, that report gives you and your agent something concrete to work from, so the garage door does not become a guessing game in the negotiation.
Service Area
Serving Cedar Park & Greater Austin
Based in Cedar Park and serving Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Austin, Hutto, Brushy Creek, and the surrounding Greater Austin area.
Get a Straight Answer on Your Door
Whether you want reassurance about an aging door, a documented inspection for a home sale, or an option-period sign-off, Squared Away conducts a thorough 26-point inspection and tells you the truth about your door, with free estimates for anything it needs. One call and a local technician is on the way. Related Services Tune-Up and Safety Inspection -> /garage-door-maintenance-tune-ups Broken Spring Replacement -> /garage-door-spring-replacement All Garage Door Repairs -> /garage-door-repairs A thorough 26-point garage door safety inspection with honest findings and free repair estimates. Call (512) 456-3781.
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