Garage Door Repair in Gardendale, AL Alabama 35071

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible 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 Gardendale, AL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Gardendale garage door pros can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Gardendale garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired 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.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Gardendale, AL

Our Gardendale, AL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being much quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors additionally provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.