Garage Door Repair in Scarborough, ME Maine 04074

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are many different things which may go wrong 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 outside, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to 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 door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. 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 an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with 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 vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Scarborough, Maine are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Scarborough garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing 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 break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix 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 notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Scarborough garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Scarborough, ME

Our Scarborough, ME garage technicians 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 assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or 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 wide range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors additionally provide more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.