Garage Door Repair in Wilmington, DE Delaware 19805

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing 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 smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Wilmington garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential 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 a service technician out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Wilmington 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 fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Wilmington garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Wilmington, DE

Our Wilmington, DE garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done 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. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.