Garage Door Repair in Portsmouth, VA Virginia 23703

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it doesn't 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, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad 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 half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Portsmouth garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Portsmouth garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, 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 sounds 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 Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Portsmouth, VA

Our Portsmouth, VA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. 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 could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.