Garage Door Repair in Granite City, IL Illinois 62040

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are many different things which might go wrong with your garage door at any time. 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 items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad 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 half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on 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 smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Granite City, Illinois are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Granite City garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix torn 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 fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional 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 Granite City providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Granite City garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install exterior 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might 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 sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Granite City, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often contain back up battery systems. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally give better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.