Garage Door Repair in El Cerrito, CA California 94530

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which may stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by 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 providers can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business 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 a service technician out to install new cables or fix 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 hard 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 broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our El Cerrito team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our El Cerrito garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 Noise

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

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 Noises

Scraping sounds are generally caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

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 incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in El Cerrito, CA

Our El Cerrito, CA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up battery systems. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide 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 are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also offer better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.