Garage Door Repair in Claymont, DE Delaware 19703

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to worry about very much. When you get at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working 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 items needing storage outdoors, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. 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 experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Claymont, Delaware are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Claymont garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Claymont 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 solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Claymont garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

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

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

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 correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may 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 fixing.

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 hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally 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 Claymont, DE

Our Claymont, DE garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Phone 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, but it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors also offer more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.