Garage Door Repair in Berkeley, CA California 94704

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to think about often. When you get at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when trying to drive 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 accelerator instead of the brake. 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 experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Berkeley garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn 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 repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Berkeley 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 do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Berkeley garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior 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 Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

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 animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned 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 noises may 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 sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Berkeley, CA

Our Berkeley, CA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad range of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally give better insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.