Garage Door Repair in El Cerrito, CA California 94530

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your 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 frequent reasons people need garage door repair in El Cerrito, California are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our El Cerrito garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent 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 wear out over time.  We'll get someone 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 spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional 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 El Cerrito providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our El Cerrito garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, program 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, 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 noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in El Cerrito, CA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.