Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA California 94303

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which might stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable 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 door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to more 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Palo Alto garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial 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 a service pro 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 difficult to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, 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 solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Palo Alto garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds 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 deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes contain back up batteries. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors additionally offer more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.