Garage Door Repair in Dover, DE Delaware 19901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to worry about very much. When you get at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car 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 accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. 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 something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to additional 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 close might be due to many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Dover garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing 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 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Dover providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers 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 Dover garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired 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 break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Dover, DE

Our Dover, DE garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and sometimes contain back up batteries. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing 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 protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.