Garage Door Repair in Columbia, IL Illinois 62236

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to think about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement 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 halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon 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 door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Columbia garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing 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 impossible 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 broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Columbia team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Columbia garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of 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 noises may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Columbia, IL

Our Columbia, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, 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 purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes contain back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.