Garage Door Opener Installation in Waltham, MA
Garage Door Opener Installation for Waltham homes from a local owner-operator. Written price before work starts, free estimates.
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Owner-operated service across Middlesex County and nearby Massachusetts towns.
Opener Installation for Waltham Homeowners
Need garage door opener installation in Waltham? Call or text and you talk with Eric Murray or get a call back from him. You get a written price before any work starts, and springs, cables, rollers and opener parts are on the truck.
What's Included
- New opener installation
- Belt drive (quiet residential)
- Chain drive (heavy duty)
- Jackshaft / wall-mount options
- Smart home integration
- Battery backup options
Opener installation near Waltham, from our records
The invoiced jobs listed on this site include seven jobs with new openers in Waltham or within 15 straight-line miles of it: two belt-drive jobs, two chain-drive jobs, two wall-mount (jackshaft) jobs and one job where the invoice does not name the drive type.
A new opener, installed, is $574 to $1,229 depending on the model. Compare the models we price.
Every residential opener made for sale in the US since January 1, 1993 has to reverse when the closing door meets an obstruction and needs a second safety system on top of that, such as photo eyes near the floor (federal rule 16 CFR Part 1211). What that rule covers.
Source: 16 CFR Part 1211, the federal safety standard for residential garage door openers (eCFR)
Homes and Garages in Waltham
Waltham is a city on the Charles River where Route 128 meets Route 20, home to Brandeis and Bentley, about 24 minutes from our Maynard base. Census estimates put the typical home at 1961; only 37% of homes are detached houses, and half are rented.
Our nearest job was next door in Belmont in August 2026: a new Amarr Lincoln door on a 25,000-cycle torsion spring, with new framing around the opening and a LiftMaster chain-drive opener. On houses this age the garage opening may not be a standard size, so a new door is measured before it is quoted.
Recent opener installation jobs near Waltham
A new Amarr Lincoln 16x7 door in white with short panels and nylon rollers, on new tracks with a 25,000-cycle torsion spring, new framing around the opening, a LiftMaster 3/4 HP chain-drive opener and an outside keypad.
A new Amarr Olympus door with insulated glass and Stockton window inserts, on new tracks with a new spring system, new framing, a 1/2 HP Sommer chain-drive opener, and the old door taken away.
New insulated Amarr Olympus 8x7 door (R-14.46, one row of windows) on new tracks with high-cycle torsion springs, a LiftMaster 6580L belt-drive opener and new weatherstripping.
Finished, invoiced jobs from our Jobber records. We leave out customers' names and street addresses.
Need Openers Help in Waltham?
Free estimate on scheduled visits. Same-day service when the schedule allows.
Why Waltham Homeowners Choose Murray's
For garage door opener installation in Waltham, you deal with the owner from the written quote to the final safety test. Murray's is locally owned, based in Maynard and Chelmsford, and serves Middlesex County seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.
Pricing is upfront and in writing. If a part has to be ordered, I tell you what it costs and when it arrives before you decide.
Service Coverage in Waltham
Based in Maynard and Chelmsford, we provide mobile garage door service to Waltham and the surrounding Middlesex County area. Waltham center is about 24 minutes (12.8 miles) from our Maynard base without traffic. View Waltham on Google Maps.
Recent work by Murray's
A few recent jobs from across Massachusetts. Ask us for opener installation references near Waltham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about opener installation in Waltham.
How much does a new garage door opener cost installed?
Opener installation runs $574-$1,229 installed. The final price depends on the model (chain vs. belt vs. jackshaft), feature set (Wi-Fi / battery backup / smart-home integration), and the wiring condition in your garage. Wall-mount jackshaft units sit at the top of the range. We'll quote the exact total before ordering anything.
What's the best garage door opener?
The right opener depends on your door, your garage and how you use it, so we don't push the most expensive model. The LiftMaster openers we price up front: LiftMaster 2220L chain drive, 3/4 HP, with camera and Wi-Fi ($574 installed); LiftMaster 6580L belt drive, 1 HP, quiet, with camera and battery backup ($804 installed); LiftMaster 98022 wall-mount (jackshaft), with battery backup, frees the ceiling ($1,049 installed). A belt drive is the quiet choice under a bedroom, and a wall-mount frees the ceiling. Each costs the same with a new door or on its own.
Can you install a smart Wi-Fi opener?
Yes. LiftMaster Wi-Fi openers work with the myQ app, so you can open, close and check the door from your phone, and some models have a built-in camera. Setup includes connecting the opener to your Wi-Fi and pairing the app on your phone.
How long do garage door openers last?
It depends on the model, how often the door runs and whether the door itself is balanced: a heavy, out-of-balance door wears an opener out faster. A worn drive gear or a failed capacitor is a repair, not a new opener: opener repair runs $195-$450, against $574-$1,229 for a new one installed. How long openers typically last, and the parts that wear, are at tips/opener lifespan.
Garage Door Opener Installation in Nearby Towns
We also provide opener installation in these nearby Massachusetts communities.
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