Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA California 94303

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to 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 automobile into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to further 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 Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Palo Alto garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing 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 can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Palo Alto team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Palo Alto garage door pros can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

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 undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced 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 sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned 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 noises may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and often have back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also offer more insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.