About garage doors in Barton Hills
Barton Hills is in South Austin, south of Zilker Park and bordered by the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
Barton Hills was developed mostly from the 1950s through the 1970s, and it is one of Austin’s best collections of mid-century ranch homes: low roofs, wide eaves and long horizontal lines on hilly, tree covered lots.
Many of these houses were built with carports or with garages sized for the cars of the time. Converted carports and original garages can have low headroom and limited side room, which affects the track and opener that will fit. Low headroom track kits and wall mount openers are common solutions.
When it comes to replacement, flush and long panel doors respect the architecture far better than an ornate design. Wood tone finishes are popular with owners restoring a mid-century look.
The mature trees that make the neighborhood attractive also drop leaves and keep the base of the door damp, so bottom seals and cable ends are worth an annual look.
Barton Hills at a glance
| Location | about 6.1 miles south of our office at 5758 Balcones Dr, Unit 201 |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 78704 |
| Houses and townhomes | About 680 in Census Tract 19.23, the Census tract at the center of Barton Hills |
| Most were built | between 1960 and 1979 (68%) |
| Built before 1980 | 77% |
| Built since 2000 | 3% |
| Lived in by their owners | 89% |
Housing figures count single family houses and townhomes only, not apartments. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5 year estimates, table B25127. Distances are measured in a straight line, not by road.
What this means for garage doors in Barton Hills
Most (68%) of these homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, so the garage door and opener on any one house could be original, replaced once or replaced several times. That is why we inspect the whole door, springs, cables, rollers, tracks and opener, on every visit.
Our recommendation for Barton Hills
Our recommendation for Barton Hills is to solve headroom properly with low headroom track and a wall mount opener, not to compromise the door to fit. When replacing, we believe a flush or long panel door is the right choice for these mid-century homes; ornate panel patterns work against the architecture. Under this much tree cover, have the bottom seal and cable ends looked at yearly.
The Tier One Garage Door Service team, Austin, TX
A recent Tier One job near Barton Hills
Completed in the same ZIP code as Barton Hills.
New black long panel garage door with windows
An 8x7 black long panel steel garage door with a row of windows, replacing a worn original door.
Why Barton Hills customers can rely on Tier One
Great service. Arrived within 90 minutes. Very informative and professional service. Resolved the issue promptly
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Services most requested in Barton Hills
Door styles that suit the neighborhood
Barton Hills garage door FAQs
Do you serve all of Barton Hills?
Yes. We serve homes throughout Barton Hills, in ZIP code 78704, from our office in Northwest Austin.
How far is Barton Hills from Tier One?
Barton Hills is about 6.1 miles south of our office at 5758 Balcones Dr, Unit 201 in Northwest Austin, measured in a straight line. Same day service is available; call (512) 273-3798 for an arrival time.
How old are the homes in Barton Hills?
Census estimates for Census Tract 19.23, the Census tract at the center of Barton Hills show that most houses and townhomes (68%) were built between 1960 and 1979. 77% were built before 1980 and 3% since 2000.
How much does garage door repair cost in Barton Hills?
Most common repairs are $125–$350. Basic spring replacement is $400–$650 for a single spring and $650–$950 for a double. Opener repairs are $125–$350, and a new opener is $650–$1,800 or more installed. You get the exact price in writing before work begins.
