Garage Door Repair in El Cerrito, CA California 94530

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any minute. 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 things needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our El Cerrito garage door service pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro 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 damaged hinges, get them fixed 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 service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our El Cerrito providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working 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 El Cerrito garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in El Cerrito, CA

Our El Cerrito, CA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security 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 openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors additionally give better insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.