Garage Door Repair in Alexandria, VA Virginia 22304

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Alexandria, Virginia are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Alexandria garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business 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 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Alexandria team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Alexandria garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem 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.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Alexandria, VA

Our Alexandria, VA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.