Garage Door Repair in Forest Hills, NY New York 11375

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about very much. When you get at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are many different things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items 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 get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash 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 dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Forest Hills garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which happens after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help 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 fix torn 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 difficult to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed 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 Forest Hills providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes 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 repair and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Forest Hills, NY

Our Forest Hills, NY garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often have included back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors also give better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.