Garage Door Repair in Charlottesville, VA Virginia 22901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about often. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile 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 issue.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Charlottesville garage door service pros can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens 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 business 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 someone out to install new cables or fix 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 hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired 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 Charlottesville providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Charlottesville garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by misaligned 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 gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

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 improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Charlottesville, VA

Our Charlottesville, VA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a full range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also provide more insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.