Garage Door Repair in Northbrook, IL Illinois 60062

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storage outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue 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 shut could be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Northbrook garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, 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 clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Northbrook garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

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 Sounds

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Northbrook, IL

Our Northbrook, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having 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. Regular maintenance, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors also provide superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.