Garage Door Repair in Northbrook, IL Illinois 60062

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outdoors, open to thieves, or bad 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different issues including broken springs or 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 reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial 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 repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Northbrook team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

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 set up.  Our Northbrook garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed 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 repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Northbrook, IL

Our Northbrook, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and often have included back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors additionally provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.