Garage Door Repair in Lockport, IL Illinois 60441

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about very much. When you get at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, 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 Lockport, IL.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Lockport, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Lockport garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Lockport garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed 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 undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of 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 fixing.

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 incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Lockport, IL

Our Lockport, 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 immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend 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 instead of fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also provide superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.