When your business can’t open the bay, you can’t move product—and every minute costs money. This guide covers the most common issues, what our technicians check first, typical cost factors, and when replacement makes more sense. Need help now? Call 281-213-5685 for same-day commercial garage door repair.
Commercial Garage Door Repair: Signs You Need Service
- Door won’t open/close or stops mid-cycle
- Crooked door or uneven travel (one side higher than the other)
- Grinding, banging, or screeching noises
- Slow operation or frequent motor overheating
- Loose, frayed, or broken cables
- Photo-eyes misaligned causing the opener to reverse
- Section or track damage after forklift/vehicle impact
Commercial Garage Door Repair: Common Failures We Fix
- Torsion springs & cables. We size and replace high-cycle springs, set proper torque, and replace frayed/broken lift cables.
- Openers/operators. Logic boards, contactors, limit switches, capacitors, and motor relays—diagnosed and repaired fast.
- Rollers, bearings & tracks. We true bent tracks, replace worn rollers/bearings, and re-align hardware for smooth travel.
- Safety systems. Photo-eyes, edges, entrapment protection—tested and calibrated to meet safety guidelines.
- Section & panel repairs. Impact damage? We can often straighten or replace a single section instead of the whole door.
- Weather seals & perimeter trim. Stop heat loss, pests, and water intrusion with fresh seals and bottom astragals.
Commercial Garage Door Repair: What We Check First
- Safety & lock-out. We secure the door and isolate power. See DASMA safety guidelines for commercial doors and operators.
- Balance & spring torque. Proper counterbalance prevents operator strain.
- Cables & drums. Look for fray, stretch, or mis-wrap.
- Track alignment & hardware. Plumb, level, fasteners torqued.
- Operator diagnostics. Limits, force settings, amperage draw, thermal trips.
- Safety devices. Photo-eye alignment, edge/beam test, signage, emergency disconnect.
Commercial Garage Door Repair Costs & Time
Every site is different, but here’s how pricing is usually shaped:
- Diagnosis & tune-up: travel + inspection + adjustments (same-day in most cases).
- Parts: springs, cables, rollers, photo-eyes, control boards—brand/model availability can affect price.
- Impact repairs: straightening track/angle, panel section replacement, hardware.
- After-hours/emergency: modest surcharge for nights/weekends/holidays.
We always quote before work, so you know the number up front.
Commercial Garage Door Repair vs. Replacement
- Choose repair when the door structure and operator are sound, impact damage is limited, and total repair cost is well below a new system.
- Consider replacement when sections are severely twisted, tracks are repeatedly bent from heavy traffic, or the operator is outdated and failing. Upgrading to high-cycle springs, heavier hardware, and a smart operator can reduce downtime and lifetime cost.
For safety best practices, see the U.S. Department of Energy/OSHA-aligned safety guidance and ensure your photo-eyes/edges are tested regularly.
24/7 Emergency Commercial Garage Door Repair
Door stuck half-open with trucks waiting? We offer priority dispatch for roll-ups, sectional doors, and high-speed doors. We’ll secure the opening, get you operational, and schedule follow-up for any major components.
Commercial Garage Door Repair — Preventive Maintenance Checklist
- Quarterly lubrication of rollers, bearings, and hinges
- Spring balance test and hardware torque check
- Photo-eye clean & align; test entrapment protection
- Operator limits/force test; inspect belts/chains
- Fastener & track inspection, plumb/level corrections
- Replace weather seals to cut energy loss and water ingress
Commercial Garage Door Repair — Service Areas
We serve warehouses, distribution centers, auto shops, retail, restaurants, and property managers across [City/Metro]. If you’re nearby, ask—we often cover additional ZIP codes.
Commercial Garage Door Repair FAQs
How fast can you get here?
Same-day in most cases; 24/7 emergency service for urgent outages.
Do you work on all brands?
Yes—most major commercial doors and operators, sectional and rolling steel.
Can you repair after a forklift hit?
Often yes. We’ll assess tracks, sections, and hardware; many impacts are repairable without full replacement.
Do you provide maintenance programs?
Absolutely—custom PM schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend hardware life.
Ready to get moving again? Call 281-213-5685 or request service online for commercial garage door repair by Just Garage Door.
