Find out why a garage door stays shut, stays open or stops partway, and fix the cause safely.
A garage door that will not open or close can ruin a morning. The cause might be a broken spring, a snapped cable, a bent track, dead batteries in a remote, a misaligned sensor or a failing opener. Because the symptoms overlap, guessing leads to wasted time. Homeowners in Nashville call us when the door is stuck and they need a plain answer.
We begin with the simplest checks: power to the opener, the wall control, the remote and the safety sensors. Then we look at the door itself, since a broken spring or cable stops it from lifting even when the opener runs. We test the balance, look at the tracks and rollers and diagnose the cause. We explain what happened and repair it, or secure the opening if parts must be ordered.
If the opener hums but the door does not move, the problem is often a spring or cable. If nothing happens, we check power, controls and the logic board.
Photo-eye sensors that are misaligned or dirty can stop the door from closing, and the opener may blink its light as a clue.
A loud bang and a heavy door are classic signs. Do not try to lift a door with a broken spring.
Dead batteries, lost programming and a stuck wall button are simple causes that we check first.
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BeforeAfterFrom simple causes to the door itself.
Fixed with parts that match the door.
Photo eyes cleaned and aimed.
Controls programmed and tested.
Power, logic and travel limits reviewed.
Door held safely if parts are needed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideHardware and FinishesHandles, hinges, rollers, tracks and finishes compared, with decorative and working hardware explained.Learn more 
Topic guideOpener Drive TypesBelt, chain, screw, wall-mount and smart openers compared for noise, strength, space and features.Learn more 
Top brandNational HardwareA long-established maker of builder's hardware, including hinges, handles, latches and gate and garage hardware.Learn more Pick the project and options to see a typical sequence from measuring to ordering to installation, with lead time for special-order doors.
You tell us what you want or what the door is doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure the opening and the headroom, side room and back room, check the framing and note options for the door, tracks and opener.
You get a plain written scope with the door model, insulation, hardware, opener and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The door and parts are ordered or built to your size, and we confirm the install day once they arrive.
We remove the old door, set the tracks, hang the door, balance the springs, mount the opener and test every safety feature.
We clean up, haul away the old door if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
That often points to a broken spring, a snapped cable or a disconnected trolley. Do not force the door.
Often a sensor is dirty or out of line, or the close limit needs adjusting. We find the cause.
The opener may sense an obstruction or the travel settings may be off. We check the sensors and limits.
An open door leaves the garage exposed. We can secure it and repair it quickly.
For an unbalanced or broken-spring door, do not. Call us instead.
Garage Door RepairDiagnosis and repair of springs, cables, rollers, tracks, panels, seals and openers, so the door works safely again.Explore 
Torsion Spring ReplacementNew torsion springs sized to your door weight, installed with fresh hardware checks and a full balance test.Explore 
Safety Sensor Repair and AlignmentFix photo-eye sensors that blink, block closing or reverse the door, and restore the safety feature properly.Explore 
Garage Door Opener RepairRepair openers that hum, grind, stop partway, reverse for no reason or ignore the remote.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.
