Garage Door Repair in El Cajon, CA California 92021

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outside, open to burglars, 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 half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in El Cajon, California are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our El Cajon garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our El Cajon garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install exterior 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 Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to 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 Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in El Cajon, CA

Our El Cajon, CA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also offer superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.