Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA California 94303

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals 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 ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem 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 Palo Alto, CA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Palo Alto garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial 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 pro 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 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 more 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 Palo Alto providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Palo Alto garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Palo Alto, CA

Our Palo Alto, CA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often have included back up battery systems. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors additionally offer superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.