A stuck or crooked overhead door can halt operations, block vehicles, and create a safety risk. This guide explains what our overhead garage door repair covers, the failures we fix most, what affects price, and when replacement is smarter. Need help now? Call 281-213-5685 for same-day overhead garage door repair.
Overhead Garage Door Repair: Signs You Need Service
- Door won’t open/close, or stops mid-cycle
- One side higher than the other / crooked travel
- Loud grinding, banging, or screeching
- Slow operation, motor overheating, or random reversals
- Frayed/broken cables, loose hardware, or slipping drums
- Photo-eyes misaligned; door reverses before closing
- Damage to sections or tracks (forklift/vehicle impact)
Overhead Garage Door Repair: Common Failures We Fix
- Torsion springs & high-cycle conversions. Right-size springs, set proper torque, replace worn center bearings and end bearings.
- Lift cables & drums. Replace stretched/frayed cables, correct mis-wraps, and balance the door to protect the operator.
- Tracks, rollers & hinges. True bent tracks, replace worn rollers, re-rivet/bolt loose hinges, and torque fasteners.
- Commercial/Residential operators. Diagnose logic boards, contactors, relays, capacitors, limits, belts/chains, and photo-eye circuits.
- Safety systems. Test and calibrate photo-eyes and monitored edges to current guidelines.
- Panels & perimeter seals. Straighten or swap a single section when possible; replace bottom seals and astragals to stop water/pests.
Overhead Garage Door Repair: What We Check First
- Safety & lock-out. We secure the opening and isolate power.
- Balance & spring torque. A balanced door protects the operator and reduces breakdowns.
- Cables/drums/shaft. Look for fray, stretch, set-screws backing out, or out-of-level drums.
- Track alignment/hardware. Plumb, level, tight fasteners; check jamb brackets and back-hangs.
- Operator diagnostics. Limits, force settings, amperage draw, thermal trips, and radio/door controls.
- Safety devices. Photo-eye alignment, edge test, signage, and emergency release.
For best-practice safety guidance, see DASMA safety guidelines.
Overhead Garage Door Repair Costs & Time
Pricing varies by door size, hardware cycle rating, level of damage, and brand/parts availability, but typically includes:
- Diagnosis & tune-up: travel, inspection, lubrication, adjustments (usually same-day).
- Parts: springs, cables, rollers, bearings, hinges, photo-eyes, boards, operators.
- Impact repairs: straightening tracks/angles, section replacement, hardware resets.
- After-hours: nights/weekends may include a modest emergency surcharge.
You’ll always get a clear quote before work so there are no surprises.
Overhead Garage Door Repair vs. Replacement
- Repair when the door structure is sound, damage is limited, and the operator is modern and healthy.
- Replace/upgrade when sections are twisted, tracks repeatedly bend from heavy traffic, or the operator is obsolete and failing. Moving to heavier hardware, high-cycle springs, and a smart operator can cut downtime and lifetime cost.
24/7 Emergency Overhead Garage Door Repair
Door stuck half-open with trucks waiting—or your home garage won’t open before work? We provide priority dispatch 24/7. We’ll secure the opening, get the door moving safely, and schedule any follow-up for larger components.
Preventive Maintenance for Overhead Doors (What We Do)
- Quarterly lubrication of rollers, bearings, and hinges
- Spring balance test; torque check on set-screws and fasteners
- Photo-eye clean & align; test entrapment protection
- Operator limits/force check; inspect belts/chains and sprockets
- Track & hardware inspection; plumb/level corrections
- Replace weatherseals to reduce energy loss and water ingress
Overhead Garage Door Repair — Service Types & Sectors
We service sectional and rolling steel doors, high-speed doors, dock doors, warehouse and retail locations, auto shops, multifamily garages, and residential overhead doors.
Overhead Garage Door Repair FAQs
How fast can you arrive?
Same day in most cases; 24/7 emergency available for stuck or unsafe doors.
Do you handle both commercial and residential overhead doors?
Yes—most brands and operator types, including jackshaft, trolley, and rolling steel operators.
Can you repair after a forklift hit?
Often yes. We assess tracks, angles, and sections—many impacts are repairable without full replacement.
Do you offer maintenance programs?
Absolutely. Custom PM schedules reduce breakdowns, improve safety, and extend hardware life.
Ready to get your door moving? Call 281-213-5685 or request service online for overhead garage door repair today.
