Garage Door Repair in Menlo Park, CA California 94025

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about frequently. When you get at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which might stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. 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 any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Menlo Park garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Menlo Park providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down 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 Menlo Park garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to 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 improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Menlo Park, CA

Our Menlo Park, CA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and making certain your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors also give superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.