Garage Door Repair in Charlottesville, VA Virginia 22901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which could fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

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

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Charlottesville garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial 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 repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Charlottesville garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Charlottesville, VA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.