Lester's Garage Doors

Lester's Garage Doors is a garage door repair service in Gainesville, FL, specializing in spring repair, garage door openers, installation, service, and door replacement. The company serves residential customers throughout Gainesville and has been providing garage door solutions since 1969. Founded by Don Lester at the request of local builders, the business has maintained a longstanding reputation for reliability and quality service. It is the official Lester's Garage Doors company, emphasizing that it does not subcontract and employs its own skilled technicians. The business has been recognized as the best garage door company in the area, and customers have chosen to depend on it for decades.

Lester's Garage Doors was established in 1969 by Don Lester, who began the company with the help of family and local builders. In its early years, Don and his sons installed doors from a family station wagon after school and on weekends. Richard Lester and Janet Hoeft, Don’s children, remained with the company throughout its growth. Richard later founded Gates Elegante', a division specializing in gates and gate operators. Eddie Hoeft joined the team in 1981 and was promoted to Manager and then Vice President. Mark Wood, hired in 1994, has served as Service Manager since 1998. The company has remained family-operated, with leadership now held by Ed Hoeft, Janet Lester Hoeft, and Mark Wood. The business continues to emphasize integrity, skilled craftsmanship, and customer trust.

The business is located on SE 9th Pl in Gainesville, FL, at the address 720 SE 9th Pl. It has operated on the same property for over 100 years, with the founding family still residing on the premises. The company is known for its long-standing presence in the community, its commitment to using in-house staff, and its focus on fair pricing and honest service. It is recognized as a trusted local provider with deep roots in Gainesville’s history.