Garage Door Repair in Mill Valley, CA California 94941

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outside, open to burglars, or bad 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Mill Valley garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Mill Valley team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Mill Valley garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed 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 critters 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 properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Mill Valley, CA

Our Mill Valley, CA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also provide better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.