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 get at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon 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 deal with the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent 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 could be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Lake Forest garage door service providers can perform an inspection to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help 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 torn 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 impossible to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Lake Forest garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up car 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent 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 unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Lake Forest, IL

Our Lake Forest, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also offer the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.