Garage Door Repair in Thornton, CO Colorado 80241

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Thornton, Colorado are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Thornton garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular 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 possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Thornton team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

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 programmed.  Our Thornton garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue fixed 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 repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of 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 Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Thornton, CO

Our Thornton, CO garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often have back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors also give the best insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.