Garage Door Repair in Lorton, VA Virginia 22079

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to worry about very much. 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 issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. 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 products needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement 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 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 damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Lorton garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Lorton 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 do the trick, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Lorton garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired 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 undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Lorton, VA

Our Lorton, VA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and frequently have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide range 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 have the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors additionally offer better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.