East & West Sussex Garage Door Repairs Service
Same day garage door repair & maintenance
Empire Garage Doors offers a comprehensive garage door fixing service, repairing and servicing damaged garage entrances in East & West Sussex. All garage door makes and models can be serviced, with any of the following issues:
- Door cable replacement & repair
- Garage door spring repairs
- Slider rail repairs & servicing
- Automatic door opener faults
- Manual garage opener issues
- Jammed garage mechanisms
- Blocked opener sensors
- Garage door realignment
- Moving parts lubrication
If you don't see your garage door issue above, don't worry! Empire can fix almost any problem fast!
Accessories & Garage Door Improvements
An extensive range of accessories for East & West Sussex garage doors is available, to add functionality and security. These include electric automation, parking and security aids, spare parts, lighting and more.
Parts are available for all garage door types, both past and present models.
All Garage Door Types Repaired in East & West Sussex
- Up & Over Garage Door Repairs
- Roller Garage Door Repair
- Sectional Garage Doors Fixed
- Automatic Electric Door Maintenance
- Side Hinged Garage Door Issues
- Locks, Springs, Runners & Mechanisms
Empire also provides regular garage door servicing, so you can ensure problems are prevented before they occur.
What material is your garage door made of?
Empire can repair and maintain garage doors made from timber, steel, GRP fibreglass and ABS plastic. Each material has its own requirements:
Timber Garage Door Maintenance
Woods commonly used are solid cedar and marine ply, which are usually environmentally FSC sourced. Your wooden garage door will need to be maintained throughout the years as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
This will involve re-treating with a recommended preservative, to prevent rot and discolouration.
GRP Fibreglass Garage Door Repair
Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) may be the ideal answer if you can't be bothered with the maintenance and care that other door types need.
Strong yet durable, these garage doors are listed as "maintenance-free", although marks may need cleaning with warm soapy water.
ABS Garage Door Issues
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic doors are impact resistant, easy to clean and carry a long manufacturer's guarantee.
Any damage to ABS can be cleaned and sanded, however cracks and breaks will need further work from a garage door repair company, such as Empire.
Steel Doors for Garages
An popular economical solution, steel garage doors are galvanised for protection against the East & West Sussex weather and come in a range of finishes:Ten Year Garage Door Guarantee
Most of the garage doors supplied by Empire Garage Doors have a manufacturer's ten year guarantee to reassure you of their quality. If anything was to go wrong with your electric garage entrance door in East and West Sussex, then you can call us any time throughout the day for answers to your problems.
Where possible, Empire will aim to fix your door the same day.
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FAQs – Fixing Garage Doors
Most commonly asked questions about East & West Sussex garage door maintenance
Most garage doors last between 15 and 30 years, though really it depends on the door, you and your environment. The lifespan of your garage door is determined by a variety of factors, including: Usage: The type of springs you have determines how many open/close cycles your garage is good for
Fixing a crack in a garage door can be a time-consuming, expensive and complicated task. In many cases, a crack cannot be fixed at all. It’s possible your metal and vinyl garage doors could be welded, however, lighter gauge metals will not hold a permanent weld repair.
The problem is either due to a blocked path between the sensors, dirty eyes, loose wires at the sensors or at the motor head, or just bad sensors. The transmitters (remotes) will not work to close the garage door.
There is nothing safe about DIY garage door repair. When things go wrong, they do more than just make the job a bigger headache. You can put yourself and others at risk if the door comes crashing down or a part malfunctions. Therefore, you should leave garage door repair to the experts.
NEVER attempt to adjust garage door springs yourself. These are under tension and need specialist equipment to make safe repairs.
When the garage door is lowered, the springs gain tension. When raising the garage door, tension is released and the spring assists with the lifting. It’s important to note, your garage door springs have the most tension when the garage door is closed. As a result, most garage door springs break when the door is down.
The most common cause of an uneven garage door is worn out cables that sag, so checks to make sure your cables are still in good condition. If not, you may need to call a professional to replace them.