Garage Door Repair in Santa Cruz, CA California 95060

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 press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are many different things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile 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 problem.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue 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 further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Santa Cruz garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro 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 hard to open.  If you notice 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 fixed for you.  Our Santa Cruz 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 solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Santa Cruz garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from 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 sounds could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Santa Cruz, CA

Our Santa Cruz, CA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being much quieter and often come with back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also offer superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.