Garage Door Repair in Cottage Grove, MN Minnesota 55016

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about very much. When you get at your house, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it might not always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which may stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at 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 door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Cottage Grove, MN.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Cottage Grove, Minnesota are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Cottage Grove garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial 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 repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of 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 additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Cottage Grove 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 fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Cottage Grove garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important 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.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of 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 Sounds

Scraping noises are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Cottage Grove, MN

Our Cottage Grove, MN garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.