Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA California 94303

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you get at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storage outdoors, 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. 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 experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to more 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 might be caused by many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Palo Alto garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix 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 spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers 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 set up.  Our Palo Alto garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired 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 replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may 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 noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Palo Alto, CA

Our Palo Alto, CA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being much quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally provide superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.