Garage Door Repair in Birmingham, AL Alabama 35215

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Birmingham, AL.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Birmingham, Alabama are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Birmingham garage door service pros can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Birmingham team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Birmingham garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Birmingham, AL

Our Birmingham, AL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often contain back up battery systems. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also offer the best insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.