Garage Door Repair in Lake Forest, IL Illinois 60045

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are many different 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 storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective 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 Lake Forest, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Lake Forest garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Lake Forest providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Lake Forest garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired 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 replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Lake Forest, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.