Yes. Track & Roller Co. repairs sliding glass doors in University City, San Diego (ZIP 92122). South University City was built out from the early 1960s through the 1980s, so the patio doors are aluminum sliders, many on their original steel rollers, with a smaller share of 1980s and 1990s vinyl replacements. The jobs we get called for most here are roller replacement, landlords and property managers, 1960s to 1980s aluminum doors and hard to open or close. Roller replacement starts at $249 per door and every price is agreed before we come out.
Sliding door repair in University City
Roller Replacement
Two new tandem steel ball-bearing rollers matched to your door, parts and labor
From $249Learn more →For Landlords and Property Managers
Rollers, track caps, locks, handles, screens and closet doors on one visit per property
From $249Learn more →1960s to 1980s Aluminum Doors
Steel wheels rusted solid or worn flat, dragging on the track instead of rolling
From $249Learn more →Hard to Open or Close
Worn rollers: wheels flattened, seized or collapsed so the panel rides on its frame
From $249Learn more →Homes and sliding doors in University City
South University City was built out from the early 1960s through the 1980s, so the patio doors are aluminum sliders, many on their original steel rollers, with a smaller share of 1980s and 1990s vinyl replacements. North of Rose Canyon the stock is mostly 1970s to 1990s condo and apartment complexes along Nobel Drive, Regents Road and Genesee Avenue, with aluminum and early vinyl balcony sliders that get heavy use from student and medical-campus renters. HOAs in the north UC complexes control the exterior but not the rollers, and property managers book us at turnover. Rollers, a track cap and a lock adjustment cover most of what we see here.
Getting to you in University City
University City sits between I-5 and I-805 north of SR-52. For the south side we exit I-805 at Governor Drive or SR-52 at Regents Road or Genesee Avenue, then work the streets off Governor Drive around Standley Park. For the north side we use I-5 or I-805 at Nobel Drive or La Jolla Village Drive, where Westfield UTC and the UTC Transit Center at the end of the Blue Line are the landmarks everyone knows. Marian Bear Memorial Park runs along the canyon between the two halves. From central San Diego it is about 15 to 20 minutes, and we pair University City with La Jolla and Clairemont.
Landmarks we work near
- Westfield UTC
- UTC Transit Center
- UC San Diego
- Standley Park
- Marian Bear Memorial Park
- Rose Canyon
University City ZIP code
92122
Book your University City sliding door repair
Same-week slots most weeks. Firm price before we come out, no surprises at the door.
What your University City appointment looks like
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Send a photo of the door
Text or send the form with your University City address and a photo of the door and its bottom corner. Salt-air damage shows in that corner.
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Stainless or standard, decided up front
From the photo and the distance to the water we tell you whether stainless rollers and a track cap are worth it, and quote both ways.
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One visit, parts on the truck
Panel out, track cleaned, rollers in, door re-hung and the keeper set. Most doors take 45 to 60 minutes.
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Slide it, lock it, then pay
You run the door yourself before we pack up. Payment is on completion.
University City questions
I manage student rentals near UC San Diego. Can you fix several balcony doors in one visit?
Yes. Give us the unit numbers and what each door is doing and we group them into one trip. Most balcony sliders in the north University City complexes take the same tandem roller and the same style of mortise lock, so we carry enough to do several doors in a row. Turnover season in late summer books up, so schedule ahead of move-in if you can.
My 1960s Governor Drive house still has the original aluminum slider. Is it worth repairing?
If the frame is straight and the glass is sound, yes. These doors are solid aluminum and the only parts that wear are the steel rollers and the track they run on. New tandem rollers and a stainless track cap over the worn section bring back a light slide and let the lock line up again. Replacement makes sense mainly if you want double-pane glass for noise or heat.
Does my north UC condo HOA need to sign off on a roller or lock replacement?
No. Rollers, track caps, handles and locks are inside the door and do not change what the association sees from the courtyard or the street. HOAs in University City complexes generally review exterior changes such as a new door unit or a different frame color, so if you plan a full replacement, ask the board first. For a repair, just book it and let the manager know we are coming.
More answers on the FAQ page, full rates on pricing, or contact us with a photo of the door.
Nearby areas we also serve
- La Jolla
- Clairemont
- Mira Mesa
- Pacific Beach
- Point Loma
- Carmel Valley
- Ocean Beach
- All San Diego County areas
Helpful guides for University City homeowners and landlords
- Signs Your Sliding Door Needs New Rollers (And Two-Minute Checks)
- What Does Sliding Door Roller Replacement Cost in San Diego?
- Repair or Replace Your Sliding Glass Door? An Honest Decision Guide
Ready to book in University City?
Call or text for a straight answer and a price before we come out. Mon to Sat 7am to 6pm.