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Repairing a Garage Door After a Car Accident

There’s no shame in admitting that, at least once in our lives, we made a grave mistake that involves accidentally running our car into the garage door. Perhaps it was late at night and your headlight were a little dim, so you pulled into a little too far! Or maybe your backing up skills just aren’t that great and you accidentally backed right into garage door! These mistakes happen to the best of us, and if you’ve recently had your own garage door/car incident, well, we’re here to impart our hard-won wisdom. Below is our guide for repairing a garage door after an accident.

Repairing a Garage Door

What it takes to repair a broken garage door depends on the amount of damage done. You first want to check and make sure your garage door is able to open and close. Be sure to stand outside the garage and well back from the door when you test it. If you see that it has come off the track or is making grinding or knocking sounds, then that means it has fallen of the tracks. If this is the case, then it’s usually best to call a professional to get it properly aligned again.

If your garage door still works okay and is only dented, then you can try to fix that dent by pounding it out. However, if you have a vinyl or wooden door, calling a professional to replace a damaged panel is the best route.

Replacing a Garage Door

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we just can’t restore our garage doors to their former glory. If this is the case, then it’s often best to turn to the professionals for help. A garage door professional should be able to fix any issues with the garage door itself or the motor. However, if the damage is beyond reasonable repair, then it may be suggested that a new garage door is what is needed. Garage door installation in Fresno is a service that can be done quickly and easily. Perhaps, in the end, your car accident will turn into the blessing of a new garage door with cool features you didn’t have before.