Garage Door Repair in Falls Church, VA Virginia 22042

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to worry about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto 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 problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Falls Church, Virginia are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Falls Church garage door 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 arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist 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 fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Falls Church garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Falls Church, VA

Our Falls Church, VA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it is still not working correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing increased security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.