Garage Door Repair in Richmond, CA California 94804

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to think about very much. When you get at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are dozens 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 storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Richmond garage door service pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help 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 repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Richmond team members 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 do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Richmond garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 Sounds

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

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 improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Richmond, CA

Our Richmond, CA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.