Garage Door Repair in Petersburg, VA Virginia 23803

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are many different things which may stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get 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 car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally 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 smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional 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 due to various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Petersburg garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn 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 see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Petersburg providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working 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 service technicians can repair and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also install 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed 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 due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Petersburg, VA

Our Petersburg, VA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan 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 units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently contain back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a full range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. New doors also offer better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.