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 often. When you get at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storage outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone 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 caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Palo Alto garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, 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 controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Palo Alto garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA

Our Palo Alto, CA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, 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 which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is bettering 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 additionally provide better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.