Garage Door Repair in Lockport, IL Illinois 60441

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to worry about often. When you get at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after a lot 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.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Lockport garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed 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 repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

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 improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Lockport, IL

Our Lockport, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.