Garage Door Repair in Northbrook, IL Illinois 60062

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about often. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are many different 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, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to 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 automobile into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on 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 experience damage or any other thing 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 prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Northbrook garage door service providers can perform an inspection to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 a service pro out to install new cables or fix broken 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 notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Northbrook 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 do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Northbrook garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be due to 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 noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by 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 difficult to find emergency help. If you are having 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. General upkeep, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.