Garage Door Repair in Granite City, IL Illinois 62040

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which could fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, 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 half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. 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 have damage or something else 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 cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Granite City garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot 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 fixing, our service pros 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 fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Granite City garage door pros can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside 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 frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, 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 Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds could 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 noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Granite City, IL

Our Granite City, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a full spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally offer the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.