Garage Door Repair in Forest Hills, NY New York 11375

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to think about very much. When you get at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Forest Hills, NY.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Forest Hills, New York are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Forest Hills garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Forest Hills garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 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 addressed 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 sometimes the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may 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 frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Forest Hills, NY

Our Forest Hills, NY garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also offer better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.