Garage Door Repair in Lake Forest, IL Illinois 60045

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to think about frequently. When you get at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Lake Forest garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business 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 damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Lake Forest garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise 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 installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Lake Forest, IL

Our Lake Forest, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a full range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.