Garage Door Repair in Alameda, CA California 94501

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to need to worry about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

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

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

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Alameda garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial 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 broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Alameda garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises 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 sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Alameda, CA

Our Alameda, CA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up batteries. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it might 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 home and increasing home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors additionally offer better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.