Garage Door Questions FAQ
Some answers to common problems with Garage Doors
Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions I get from customers, if you have any other questions please fill in the short form at the bottom of this page
- Does the key turn in the lock to unlock the handle?
- If not you will have a problem with the lock or handle
- Does the handle turn but door doesn’t unlock?
- If this is the case usually this is a problem with a broken lock cable
The most likely reason is a fault with the sensors. Give me a call and I’ll come and sort it out.
No, I can repair and service any other make and model of garage door.
I supply Hormann and WIŚNIOWSKI garage doors to my customers, but if you have already bought a different make of garage door somewhere else I am quite happy to come and fit it for you
Steel canopy doors with manual operation are the cheapest type of door, but you will find that GRP and sectional doors are also competitively priced. See the types of garage door page for more information.
Take a look at the handle outside for a name of the manufacturer or look on the rear of the door for the identification label. This is located in different places depending on the make of door. The first place to start is usually at eye level.
New timber doors are supplied ready-treated against insect and fungal attack. To maintain their beautiful natural appearance timber doors need to be treated with wood preservative.
You could have broken springs or loss of tension which will need adjusting.
The rollers could have worn out
This problem usually means you are going to need new cone and cables.
