Garage Door Repair in Lake In The Hills, IL Illinois 60156

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at 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 door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Lake In The Hills garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Lake In The Hills garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent 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 unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned 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 might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Lake In The Hills, IL

Our Lake In The Hills, 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 right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up batteries. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also give the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.