Garage Door Repair in Salem, VA Virginia 24153

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to think about frequently. When you get at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or things needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Salem garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business 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 a service pro out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Salem team members 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 require a new remote to be set up.  Our Salem garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior 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 sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds 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 noises are often due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of 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 adjusting.

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 improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Salem, VA

Our Salem, VA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full range of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also provide superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.