Garage Door Repair in Petersburg, VA Virginia 23803

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to worry about often. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, 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 halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal 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 any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible 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 Petersburg, VA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Petersburg garage door pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it repaired 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, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair torn 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 spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Petersburg team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Petersburg garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 noises are often caused by out of balance 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.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds 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 Noises

Scraping sounds are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused by 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 Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Petersburg, VA

Our Petersburg, VA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often come with back up batteries. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. New doors also provide more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.