Same day Garage door repairs in Pretoria and surrounding areas. Our services include New garage door installation, general and major service, broken springs replacement and door realignment. To save time we carry most of the repair and service parts. 24/7 emergency garage door fixing in you area. It costs from R 750.00 to repair a garage door.
Cost of fixing a garage door
Repairing a broken garage door will cost you from R750.00 going up. If the repair will need replacing parts like garage door springs the price can go up. General service of garage gates starts from R850.00 up to R2650.00 for major service. Below the page is details of what is included in both minor and major service.
Garage door repair parts and prices
We have stock of all the repair including replacement parts. Prices given below includes the supply and repairs labour. Please note that we do not sell parts but rather supply and install. Get us to fix your garage door in your area.
Common faults and fixes on garage doors
Below is a table showing most of the garage door problemes and possible fixes. Some of these repairs require qualified technicians for safety reasons.
| Problem | Possible fixes |
|---|---|
| Garage door not opening | Check the garage door opener. Try opening the door manually. Replace broken garage door springs. |
| Door to heavy to open manually | Re-tension garage door springs. Replace old springs and lubricate roller wheels and tracks. |
| Garage door makes abnormal noises | Replace or lubricate roller wheels and tracks. Look out for loose door hinges and tighten screws. Replace pulleys for tension systems or pole bearings for torsion system. |
| Door leaves an even gap at the bottom when closed | Reset garage motor limits for closed position limit. Check for obstructions in the tracks. |
| Garage door opens by itself after its closed | Reset garage door opener closing limit. Clear the door area of any obstructions and check loose track or hinge screws. |
| Door leaves a gap on one side when closed | Make sure your floor is level. Balance out the tension on side lift cables. Re-align the rails to be precisely upright. |
| Roll up door unrolls on opening or closing | If the door unrolls but not closing on opening or closing check for dirt in the rails. Check for snapped springs or adapter wheels. |
| Door opens small distance and stop | Replace batteries on the garage door opener. Clear the gate rails and apply a lubricant. |
| Garage door remotes not working | Check remote battery. Code the remotes again on the door motor. Replace the reciever on the opener. |
Wooden garage door repairs
Fixing wooden garage doors involves hinge replacement, screws tightening, lubrication and spring replacement. Wooden garage doors are very heavy and fragile, therefore only qualified persons must repair them. Treatment and vanishing need to be done from time to time for wood protection.
Hinges replacement
Garage door hinges can break or wear out and therefore need to be replaced. Broken hinges hinder smooth sliding of the door and sometimes causes noises during operation. Using a door with broken hinges can be very dangerous as panels can fall apart.
Screws tightening and replacement
The screws that hold the hinges and other components usually fall off with time. Sadly in most cases the user may not notice this until the door breaks. Tightening and replacing missing screws should be done at least once in 3 months.
Garage door lubrication
All the moving parts on the garage door need periodic lubrication. Roller wheels, hinges and tracks must be lubricated with the right garage door spray. Lubrication makes the door smoother and elminate noises during operation. Please note that it is not advisable to use grease unless specified by supplier.
Springs replacement and tensioning
Garage doors uses tension or torsion springs to help lift the door weight. Broken or snapped garage door spring will cause the the door to be too heavy to lift. Re-tension of the springs must be done at all service intervals to ensure a balanced door weight. When replacing the garage door springs great care needs to be taken so that the door weight corresponds with spring size and lifting capacity.
Roll up garage door repairs
These type of garage doors have less maintanance compared to sectional doors. Cleaning door rails, lubrication and spring tensioning is the standard procedure for servicing roll up doors. Clogged or dry rails makes the door heavy and uneasy to move. Its recommended to use the right garage door lubricants.
How often must a garage door be serviced?
Once every 6 months your garage door must be inspected and general service done. At least once in 5 years a major service including springs and hinges must be done. Regular maintanance schedule keeps your garage door smooth and safe.
General service cost and work involved
It cost R850.00 for a general service on sectional doorsand R650.00 for roll up doors. This service includes tightening and replacement of screws. Lubrication and spring retensioning is also part of this package. In this service we also check the garage door opener condition like batteries and smooth operation.
Major garage door service cost and work involved
It cost from R2650.00 to R3850.00 for a major repair or service on a garage door. This includes all in the general service except that springs, hinges and springs are replaced. The price may vary with door size and and garage door spring sizes. Sanding as well as vanishing may also be included in this service upon client request.
Garage door repair services
Check out our garage door repairs service list. From general service ot repair and maintanance.
Broken garage door springs
When the garage door springs are broken the door becomes extremely heavy to lift. Its always recommended to replace both springs. Springs break usually due to age. Refer to the spring replacement cost section
Garage door out of alignment
This is a usually caused by loose lift cables or broken cable. When the lift cables lose balanced tension the garage door will go skew. Refer to the lift cable replacement section.
New garage door installation
New garage door installations including automation. We aso replace old garage doors and motors. Check out our garage door prices page.
Roll up garage door installation
Roll up garage door new installations and repairs. Sometimes it saves money to repace old doors than continuos repairs. Visit our garage door prices page for cost
Garage door checks and service tips
Here is a few tips and look outs to make sure your garage door is in good working order.
- Check the door weight by opening it manually at least once in 3 months
- Look out for loose screws and hinges tighten them
- Use recommended garage door lubricants on hinges and wheels once every 3 months
- Pay careful attention to unusual sounds whenever you open or close the door
- Get your door inspected with a technician at least once in 6 months