Garage Door Repair in Hockessin, DE Delaware 19707

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outside, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto 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 unintentionally reversed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common 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 garage door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Hockessin garage door pros can do an evaluation 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 a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business 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 damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Hockessin team members 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 do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Hockessin garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, 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 extend 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 sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned 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 may be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Hockessin, DE

Our Hockessin, DE garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors additionally give the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.