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 frequently. When you get at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal 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 any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Alameda garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after a lot 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 help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged 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 hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Alameda providers 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 fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Alameda garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed 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 deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Alameda, CA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also offer the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.