Garage Door Repair in Westport, CT Connecticut 06880

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you get at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile 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 accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible 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 Westport, CT.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Westport garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair torn 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 notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Westport team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Westport garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

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 Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Westport, CT

Our Westport, CT garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, oiling, and making 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 which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally offer better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.