Garage Door Repair in Alexandria, VA Virginia 22304

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are many different things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Alexandria garage door pros can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Alexandria garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also install 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

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 pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still is not functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.