Garage Door Repair in Laurel, MD Maryland 20724

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or things needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly 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 collide into the garage door.

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

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Laurel, Maryland are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be due to many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Laurel garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial 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 someone out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Laurel team members 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 fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Laurel garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might 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 sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Laurel, MD

Our Laurel, MD garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and taking care to be sure 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 advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also provide more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.