Garage Door Repair in San Mateo, CA California 94403

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about frequently. When you get at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in San Mateo, California are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our San Mateo garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage 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 broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our San Mateo providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our San Mateo garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in exterior 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem 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.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound 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 lubrication, 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 Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in San Mateo, CA

Our San Mateo, CA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors additionally provide better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.