Garage Door Repair in Lake Forest, IL Illinois 60045

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to worry about often. When you get at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are many different things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger 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 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 could be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Lake Forest garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair 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 difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros 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 remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Lake Forest garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, program car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced 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 ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Lake Forest, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and frequently have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally provide more insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.