Garage Door Repair in Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa 52402

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile 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 issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience 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 issue and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Cedar Rapids, Iowa are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Cedar Rapids garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help 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.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken 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 fixed 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 repaired for you.  Our Cedar Rapids 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 could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Cedar Rapids garage door pros 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 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 unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Cedar Rapids, IA

Our Cedar Rapids, IA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built 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 included back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.