Garage Door Repair in Los Altos, CA California 94024

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to think about often. When you get at your home, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outside, open to burglars, or bad 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Los Altos, California are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Los Altos garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also assist 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 difficult to open.  If you notice damaged 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 repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Los Altos team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Los Altos garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

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 wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from 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 adjusting.

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 installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Los Altos, CA

Our Los Altos, CA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, 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 produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and frequently have back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.