Garage Door Repair in Covington, VA Virginia 24426

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on 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 smash into the garage door.

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

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Covington garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken 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 injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Covington 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 might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Covington garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also put in 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 Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, 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 Sound 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 sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Covington, VA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also give better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.