Garage Door Repair in Charlottesville, VA Virginia 22901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal 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 experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Charlottesville garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family 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 someone out to install new cables or fix broken 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 notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented 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 Charlottesville providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Charlottesville garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, set up 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Charlottesville, VA

Our Charlottesville, VA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving 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 provide better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.