Garage Door Repair in Godfrey, IL Illinois 62035

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to think about frequently. When you get at your residence, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always function as you hope.

There are a lot of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security issue 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 frequent 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 caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Godfrey garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist 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.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Godfrey team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Godfrey garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , 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 could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Godfrey, IL

Our Godfrey, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors also offer more insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.