Garage Door Repair in Charlottesville, VA Virginia 22901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to think about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent 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 could be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Charlottesville garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Charlottesville team members 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 do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Charlottesville garage door contractors can replace 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

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 critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Charlottesville, VA

Our Charlottesville, VA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance 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 advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors also offer the best insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.