Garage Door Repair in Oak Forest, IL Illinois 60452

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. 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 an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Oak Forest garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Oak Forest team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Oak Forest garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue 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 break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Oak Forest, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General 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 that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also offer more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.