Garage Door Repair in Decatur, AL Alabama 35601

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to worry about often. When you get at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

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

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

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional 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 may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Decatur garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Decatur garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could 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 noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Decatur, AL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often have back up batteries. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally give superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.