Garage Door Repair in San Rafael, CA California 94901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash 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 home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our San Rafael garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing 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 regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our San Rafael 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 could need a new remote to be set up.  Our San Rafael garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

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

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

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 wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in San Rafael, CA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a broad scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors also offer the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.