We repair garage doors that stall, shift crookedly, stop short, or make new grinding and squealing sounds. A change in how the door moves often points to a worn part, a balance problem, or an opener fault.
Torsion springs sit above the opening, while extension springs run alongside the horizontal tracks. Both spring types support the door’s weight; the opener moves the door when that weight is properly balanced. With the opener disconnected and the door closed, our crew raises it to waist level and lets go; a balanced door stays put. We inspect the rollers, panel joints, lift lines and drums, tracks, lower seal, drive unit, and light-beam sensors. DASMA calls springs the most dangerous part of a door, so leave spring and cable jobs to a technician.
We explain the fault, give you an exact quote on site, and wait for your approval before starting work. Our service truck carries common rollers, hinges, cable parts, sensor components, opener parts, and garage-door lubricant. After the repair, we check the door’s travel and test its safety response.
Signs You Need Garage Door Repair
- My door stops before it reaches the floor.
- One side lifts higher than the other.
- It starts closing, then goes back up.
- The motor runs, but the door barely moves.
- I hear grinding or squealing during travel.
- My car remote stopped opening the door.
❄️ The Allegheny Freeze Factor
Local weather changes what we inspect on a general repair. NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for Pittsburgh International Airport, about 12 miles from our office, show 44.1 inches of snow in a normal year and a December-to-February average low of 23.8°F. Packed snow and meltwater can freeze the bottom seal to the floor, and door maker Clopay warns that forcing a frozen door can rip the seal. We check for ice before we move the door, then inspect the seal and the travel path for damage or debris.
How We Handle It
Speak with our team
A staff member asks how the door behaves, when the issue began, and whether you can secure the garage. We arrange a visit from our Wexford office.
We inspect and quote
Our crew examines the door, opener, moving parts, and safety features. We explain the proposed work and give you an exact quote on site before any repair begins.
We complete the repair
With your approval, we repair or replace the parts listed in the quote. If the inspection reveals a separate fault, we discuss it with you before changing the work.
We test operation
Before leaving, we check the door’s balance with the opener disconnected and test its reversal and photo-eye response. We review the completed work with you.
Starting Prices — Garage Door Repair
- Garage Door Spring Replacement per spring
- From $150
- Garage Door Cable Replacement per cable
- From $150
- Roller Replacement per set
- From $120
- Track Repair & Off-Track Door per door
- From $150
- Diagnostic Service Call $0 with a completed repair
- $0
Starting prices. A door has two lift cables and one or two springs; the exact price depends on the door, the hardware grade and how many parts are replaced, and is confirmed on site before any work starts.