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 worry about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen 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 prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from 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 service pros can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial 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 someone out to install new cables or repair 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians 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 have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Palo Alto garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, set up 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing grease, 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 Sound

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Palo Alto, CA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and making certain 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 which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors additionally provide the best insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.