My Garage Door is Stuck Shut—What Should I Do?
Trust the Experts for Cost-Effective Repair
“My garage door is stuck shut. I have tried pushing and pulling with no luck.” At Madden Door & Sons, we frequently receive calls about stuck garage doors. Not being able to open your garage door is inconvenient and frustrating. However, using force or a rod to pry it open can damage both the door and the frame, leading to bigger repair or replacement expenses. Your best option is to call our trained technicians who will fix your garage door that is stuck shut, and offer a lasting solution to prevent future problems.
Why is My Garage Door Stuck Shut?
As an established Bay Area garage door company, we have seen and successfully fixed every type of problem. There are many reasons why your garage door won’t open:
Broken torsion spring: This is extremely dangerous, as the springs and cables support your garage door. Do not attempt to inspect, repair or replace torsion springs yourself. In addition to the risk of injury, a lack of experience and inappropriate tools could result in damage to your garage door system.- Damaged track: One of the most common reasons formal function and a safety hazard, you should never try to fix this problem yourself. Call a professional to replace the garage door track and ensure it is done correctly.
- Damaged photo-eye: The photo-eye shoots a laser to open and close your garage door. If this is dirty, damaged or misaligned, your door might not open or shut.
- Garage door motor is not working: Sometimes accompanied by a humming or grinding sound, a malfunctioning door motor could be responsible for it not opening at all, or getting stuck. This might be caused by a faulty wall switch or remote, a problem with the motor itself, its chain, trolley carriage or sensor. Madden Door has fully-stocked mobile service vans and trained technicians who can fix the problem right away. Should the opener or remote need to be replaced, we have a selection of garage door openers and remotes to meet your needs.
With skilled garage door repairs, we have helped hundreds of Bay Area homeowners distressed by sudden issues with their garage doors. Should garage door replacement make more sense, we have a wide selection in our huge showroom. As a Diamond-Certified garage door company, you are assured of quality products and replacement parts.
For over 30 years, Madden Door & Sons has efficiently repaired and installed hundreds of garage doors in the Bay Area including Brentwood, Antioch, American Canyon, Pleasanton, Oakland, Richmond and Vallejo, CA. Trust us for the right repair solution when your garage door is stuck shut.
Call Madden Door & Sons in the San Francisco Bay area at 925-357-9781 if your garage door is stuck shut.
Carriage Doors in East Bay
Refresh your East Bay home’s appearance with new carriage doors. Madden Door offers carriage garage doors at many styles and price points. Shop our wide selection of standard and custom carriage doors, including steel-stamped, painted wood, and stain-grade fir, cedar, redwood, and hemlock garage door designs. You can count on us for competitively priced, trustworthy carriage garage door design, installation, and repair services.
Our Carriage Doors Offer Timeless Style with Modern Technology
Add the nostalgic charm and three-dimensional detailing of carriage house garage doors to your East Bay home without missing out on modern conveniences like overhead operation and weather-resistant, energy-efficient construction. Many of our customers are surprised to find that carriage garage doors work well with a variety of home styles. Our garage door design experts can assist you in creating the perfect configuration to highlight your architecture with intricate crisscross planking, decorative windows, and oversize ornate handles.
Professional Carriage House Door Installation Ensures a Seamless Fit
Every one of our affordable carriage doors includes professional garage door installation. Our skilled garage door technicians will precisely fit your new carriage house garage doors to your one-car, two-car, or custom garage, ensuring weather and pest protection and safe, lasting use. After installation, we’ll show you how to operate your new garage door system, making sure you’re satisfied with the results.
East Bay Garage Door Service and Repairs
Madden Door offers more than beautiful, high-quality garage doors and professional installation. You can count on us for all your garage door service and repair needs. We’re here to help you maximize your carriage garage door system’s lifespan. Our knowledgeable garage door contractors service all brands of garage doors and garage door opening systems, including retired brands.
Give your Antioch, Concord, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Moraga, Pittsburg, Richmond, or San Pablo home a dramatic makeover with carriage doors in East Bay from Madden Door & Sons. Contact us at 925-208-4907 to schedule a garage door design consultation today.
East Bay, CA
California’s East Bay region includes the cities in Alameda and Contra Costa County. Though the region is dotted with plentiful parks and recreational areas, it is highly urbanized. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ensures ease of travel. East Bay is a major west coast transportation hub, housing the largest port in Northern California and countless big businesses, from Kaiser Permanente to Chevron, and prominent schools UC Berkeley and St. Mary’s. Madden Door is proud to serve East Bay area homeowners, providing trusted garage door services since 1976.