Garage Door Repair in Urbandale, IA Iowa 50322

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Urbandale garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial 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 pro out to install new cables or repair broken 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 broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Urbandale 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 do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Urbandale garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, 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 grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Urbandale, IA

Our Urbandale, IA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently come with back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.