Garage Door Repair in El Cerrito, CA California 94530

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to think about very much. When you get at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our El Cerrito garage door service pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing 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 can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix damaged 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 see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our El Cerrito providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our El Cerrito garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused by 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 may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in El Cerrito, CA

Our El Cerrito, CA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often contain back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Brand New doors also provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.