Garage Door Repair in Decatur, AL Alabama 35601

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not need to worry about frequently. When you get at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or products needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Decatur garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair broken 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 spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Decatur providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Decatur garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Decatur, AL

Our Decatur, AL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being much quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a full scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also give more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.