Garage Door Repair in Godfrey, IL Illinois 62035

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about frequently. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home'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 Godfrey, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be from various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Godfrey garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Godfrey 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 solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Godfrey garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

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 Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Godfrey, IL

Our Godfrey, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often contain back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.