Garage Door Repair in West Columbia, SC South Carolina 29169

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to think about frequently. When you get at your residence, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products 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 arrive at your job or an important appointment. 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 trying 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 gas instead of the brake pedal. 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 anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in West Columbia, SC.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in West Columbia, South Carolina are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our West Columbia garage door pros can perform an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 difficult to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our West Columbia providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our West Columbia garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned 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 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 noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in West Columbia, SC

Our West Columbia, SC garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also give more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.