Garage Door Repair in Alexandria, VA Virginia 22304

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are many different things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. 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 products needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway 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 panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. 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 Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to a variety of different problems 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 determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair 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 see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Alexandria garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed 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 repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

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 Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Alexandria, VA

Our Alexandria, VA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. 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 may help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.