Garage Door Repair in Berkeley, CA California 94704

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to need to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Berkeley garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can 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 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.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Berkeley garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, 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 extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Berkeley, CA

Our Berkeley, CA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being significantly quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also give the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.