Garage Door Maintenance & Tune-Up Services

What's Included in a Garage Door Tune-Up?

Our garage door maintenance service includes a detailed inspection and adjustment of the entire system.

Garage Door Inspection

• Torsion and extension springs
• Rollers and hinges
• Cables and drums
• Tracks and brackets
• Bottom seal and weather stripping
• Garage door opener system
• Safety sensors and auto-reverse system
• Door balance and movement
• Bearing plates and torsion shaft

We also check for signs of worn or damaged components that may fail in the near future.

Garage Door Lubrication

For optimal performance and longevity, garage door moving components should be lubricated and visually inspected every 6 months to help reduce wear, noise, and unexpected breakdowns.

Recommended lubrication points include:

• Hinge pivot points
• Roller bearings and roller stems
• Torsion springs
• Bearing plates
• Pivot points and moving joints

Proper lubrication reduces noise, friction, and wear on moving components. Using professional-grade lubricants helps your garage door operate smoother and quieter.

Do not Do not apply heavy grease inside garage door tracks. Tracks should remain clean and free of debris for proper roller operation.

Garage Door Balance Adjustment

An unbalanced garage door places excessive strain on your opener, springs, rollers, and other moving components.

Proper garage door balance helps reduce strain on the opener, springs, rollers, and moving hardware, allowing the system to operate smoother, quieter, and more safely.

During maintenance, we inspect garage door balance and perform minor spring tension adjustments when necessary to help maintain proper operation and reduce unnecessary wear on the system.

How to Check Garage Door Balance

A simple way to test garage door balance is to manually lift the door to approximately waist height, or about 4 feet off the ground, and carefully release it while staying clear of moving sections.

A properly balanced garage door should settle and remain near that position instead of rapidly moving up or down more than the height of a single door panel.

Signs of an unbalanced garage door include:

• Door feels heavy
• Door slams shut
• Opener struggles to lift the door
• Jerky or uneven movement
• Excessive vibration

Hardware Tightening & Alignment

Garage doors vibrate every time they open and close. Over time, this can loosen hardware and shift alignment.

• Hinges
• Lag bolts
• Track brackets
• Opener mounting hardware
• Roller stems
• Reinforcement struts

We also inspect track alignment and make minor adjustments when needed.

How Often Should a Garage Door Be Serviced?

Most garage doors should be professionally serviced once per year.

Homes with high garage door usage may benefit from maintenance every 6 months, especially if:

• Multiple family members use the garage daily
• The garage door is the primary entrance
• The door is older
• The system operates in dusty or coastal environments

Regular maintenance helps identify issues early and keeps the system operating safely.

We encourage homeowners to perform basic garage door maintenance every 6 months, including visual inspections and lubrication of moving components.

Annual garage door tune-ups and safety inspections should be performed by a trained professional to help identify worn components, maintain safe operation, and reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns.