BEST Garage Door Repair in Corpus Christi

Common Garage Door Services in Corpus Christi

Plenty of things can cause your garage door to stop working like it should. Sure, some problems might look simple enough to tackle yourself if you're handy, but here's the thing—garage doors are actually pretty dangerous to work on. We're not just saying that to drum up business.

Every year, around 2,000 people get seriously injured by garage doors, according to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Those springs are under massive tension, the door itself weighs hundreds of pounds, and there are a lot of moving parts that can go wrong fast.

When you call Corpus Garage Repair, you're getting more than just someone with the right tools. Our technicians have handled hundreds of repairs and know how to spot problems you might miss. More importantly, we know how to fix things safely—for you and for your family. Some repairs just aren't worth the risk of doing yourself, and garage doors are at the top of that list.

Broken Garage Door Springs

One of the most common garage door problems we see? Broken springs. And here's something most people don't realize—your garage door opener isn't actually lifting all that weight. The springs are doing the real work.

Your garage door probably weighs somewhere between 150 to 400 pounds. Those springs are what make it possible to lift that weight smoothly, whether you're using the opener or pulling it up manually during a power outage. They balance the door's weight so it moves evenly instead of crashing down or getting stuck halfway.

Why do springs break?

Rust buildup

When rust forms on the coils, it creates friction that wears them down faster. Eventually, the spring just gives out.

Wear and tear

Most springs are good for about 10,000 cycles (one cycle = opening and closing once). If you're in and out of your garage multiple times a day, you're burning through that lifespan pretty quickly. Some heavy-duty springs last up to 20,000 cycles, but standard ones? They're on borrowed time after 10,000.

Skipping maintenance

Springs don't last forever, but regular maintenance makes a huge difference. A good technician can spot when springs are getting close to breaking and replace them before you're stuck with a door that won't open. Simple things like keeping them lubricated can add years to their life.

Broken Garage Door Rollers

How do you know your rollers are shot?

The garage door shakes like crazy

When rollers start wearing down, your garage door might vibrate or shake while it's moving. If it looks like it's about to jump off the tracks, that's your rollers telling you they're done. We always check this during our regular tune-ups to catch problems before they get worse.

Poor garage door alignment

Rollers keep your door moving straight up and down. When they're worn out, the door starts tilting or coming off the track. If you're constantly dealing with alignment issues, new rollers will fix that.

Garage door sounds terrible

Grinding, squealing, or loud rattling usually points to the rollers. Sometimes a little lubricant helps, but often it means they're too far gone. We can take a look and tell you whether it's a quick fix or time for replacements.

Your garage door rollers typically need replacing every seven years or so. Just like springs, they're only good for a certain number of uses before they start to fail.

And here's the kicker—if you keep running your door on bad rollers or ones that haven't been lubricated, you're putting extra stress on the expensive parts like your opener and tracks.

The type of rollers you have matters too. Plastic wears out faster than steel, and nylon tends to be the quietest and longest-lasting.

Broken Garage Door Cables

Signs your cables are failing:

The garage door's uneven

If one side of your door is higher than the other, you've probably got a broken cable on the lower side. Don't try to open it. Running a crooked door will bang it into the tracks and opener, causing even more damage.

Weird noises or burning smell

Cables run through bearing plates at the top of the door. When those bearings wear out, they put extra friction on the cables and speed up the damage. You might hear squeaking or grinding, and sometimes you'll even smell something burning. That's the bearings overheating from the friction.

Garage door barely moves

If your door is crawling along super slow, moving way too fast, or just stuck completely, the cables might be frayed or broken. When cables start to go, the door loses its smooth operation. That's your cue to call us before it stops working altogether.

Your garage door has cables running down both sides, and they work together with the springs to lift and lower the door smoothly.

When a cable breaks, stop using your door immediately. Seriously—if you keep operating it with one broken cable, you'll snap the other one too, and then you're looking at a much bigger repair bill.

Garage Door Drum Replacement

What causes cables to slip off the drums?

Damaged/Broken spring

If you've got two torsion springs and one breaks, the other might keep the door from crashing down. But if you only have one spring and it snaps, the cables unwind instantly, and the door can drop like a rock.

Something's in the way

Your door has sensors to stop it from closing on something, but if those fail and the door comes down on your car or a box, it can throw off the cable tension on one side.

Wrong spring tension

Springs need to be wound to the right tightness for your specific door. Too tight or too loose, and the cables won't wind evenly on the drums. That leads to slipping and misalignment.

Wrong size cables or drums

Heavier doors need thicker cables and bigger drums. If someone installed the wrong size, the cables will wear out fast or won't fit properly on the drum. The drum has to be sized for your door's height so there's enough room for all the cable to wind up.

If your garage door is shaking or making a racket, the drums might be the problem. These are the cylinders at the top of your door where the cables wind and unwind as the door moves. When drums get damaged, don't put off replacing them—they can mess up your springs and cables, turning a simple fix into an expensive nightmare. Worse yet, they can fail without warning and send your door crashing down on your car or, even worse, on you.

Here's how drums work: as your door opens, the cables wrap around the drums. When it closes, they unwind. If the drums are damaged or the cables slip off, your door won't open or close right—or at all.

Bent Garage Door Tracks

How to tell if your tracks are bent:

The garage door shakes while moving

If your garage door is vibrating or shaking as it opens or closes, there's a good chance the track is bent somewhere. This isn't just annoying—it's dangerous. The door could jump off the track and damage your car or anything else in the way.

It opens crooked

When one side of the garage door moves faster than the other, or it looks tilted as it goes up, that usually means it's fighting against a bent track. We know it's tempting to try to bend it back yourself, but remember—that door weighs 200+ pounds. One wrong move and you could drop it, wreck the panels, or get seriously hurt.

You can see dents or warping

Take a look at the tracks. See any visible bends, dents, or spots where it's not straight? Even a small bend can throw everything off and get worse over time. Better to fix it now while it's still a simple repair.

Your garage door runs on vertical and horizontal tracks, and when those tracks get bent, everything goes wrong. The rollers can't move smoothly, the door gets stuck, or worse—it can come completely off the tracks and fall.

If you think your tracks are bent, don't mess with it yourself. Give us a call and we'll get it straightened out before something breaks or someone gets hurt.

What Does Garage Door Repair Cost?

Honestly, it depends on what's wrong. Sometimes your door gets stuck because there's something blocking the track—a rock, a toy, whatever. That's an easy fix you can probably handle yourself by just clearing it out.

But if the tracks themselves are damaged or bent, that's a different story. You're usually looking at anywhere from $125 to $200 or more, depending on how bad the damage is and whether we need to replace sections or just straighten them out.

The best thing to do? Give us a call. We can come take a look and give you an exact price based on what actually needs fixing.

Why Hire a Pro Instead of DIYing It?

Look, we get it—garage door repair doesn't sound that complicated, and you might be tempted to save some money and fix it yourself. But here's the reality: garage doors are more complex than they look, and they're legitimately dangerous to work on.

It's a safety thing

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports thousands of garage door injuries every year. Your garage door is probably the heaviest thing in your house that moves, often weighing 300-400 pounds, with springs under hundreds of pounds of tension. One mistake and you could end up in the ER—or worse.

We actually know what we're doing

Our technicians have seen hundreds of garage doors and know how to diagnose problems quickly. What might take you all weekend (and multiple trips to the hardware store) takes us an hour or two. Plus, we fix the actual problem, not just the symptom, so you're not dealing with the same issue again next month.

We use the right parts

Garage doors aren't one-size-fits-all. Different models need specific springs, cables, rollers, and hardware. We know exactly what your door needs and have those parts on hand. Using the wrong parts—or cheap knockoffs—means you'll be calling someone back out soon anyway.

We protect your investment

When we're working on your door, we're careful with all the components, not just the broken one. That means your door lasts longer and works better overall. DIY repairs often fix one thing but damage something else in the process.

Ready to Get Your Garage Door Fixed?

Ready to Get Your Garage Door Fixed?

Broken spring? Worn-out rollers? Snapped cables? Bent track? Whatever's wrong with your garage door, Corpus Garage Repair has you covered.

We know garage door problems don't happen on a convenient schedule, so we offer 24/7 emergency service. Door won't close at 10 PM? We'll be there. Stuck open on a Saturday morning? Give us a call. We'll get someone out to you fast—often same-day.

Our technicians have worked on every type of garage door out there, so no matter what brand or model you have, we know how to fix it. We stock quality parts from all the major manufacturers, which means less waiting around for us to order something.

Here's the thing—we're local, and we treat your home like it's our own. Your garage door works when we're done, and it works right. That's what matters to us.

And if your door is beyond repair or you're just ready for an upgrade? We install new garage doors too. We'll help you pick one that fits your home and your budget.

Call Corpus Garage Repair today, and let's get your garage door back on track.