Garage Door Repair in Oak Forest, IL Illinois 60452

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you would like.

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

If you by accident backed 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 people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Oak Forest, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be due to many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Oak Forest garage door pros can do 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 appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential 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 pro out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken 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 repairing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Oak Forest providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Oak Forest garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

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 wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Oak Forest, IL

Our Oak Forest, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors additionally provide superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.