Garage Door Repair in Dover, DE Delaware 19901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to think about often. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto 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 by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Dover garage door service pros can perform an inspection to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Dover providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Dover garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, 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 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 often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, 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 Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Dover, DE

Our Dover, DE garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors additionally offer better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.