Garage Door Repair in Durham, NC North Carolina 27713

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or things needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Durham, North Carolina are listed below:

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 poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Durham garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Durham providers 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 Durham garage door pros can replace and program remotes, 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue 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 out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound 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 could be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Durham, NC

Our Durham, NC garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being much quieter and frequently come with back up battery systems. Contact 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 still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also provide better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.