Garage Door Repair in Chalmette, LA Louisiana 70043

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 need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Chalmette, LA.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Chalmette, Louisiana are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Chalmette garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more 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 Chalmette providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Chalmette garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing grease, 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 sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Chalmette, LA

Our Chalmette, LA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also provide the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.