Garage Door Repair in Northbrook, IL Illinois 60062

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Northbrook, 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 and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Northbrook garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 a service pro 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 repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Northbrook 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 do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Northbrook garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior 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 Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

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 sounds might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Northbrook, IL

Our Northbrook, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being much quieter and frequently contain back up battery systems. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally give superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.