Garage Door Repair in Richmond Hill, NY New York 11418

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storage outside, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

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 pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

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

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common 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 commercial properties.  We can also help 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 torn 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.

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 Richmond Hill team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Richmond Hill garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Richmond Hill, NY

Our Richmond Hill, NY garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.