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Garage Door Repair in Commack, NY
A garage door that jerks, scrapes, hangs crooked or won't close is telling you which part has worn out. We find it, show it to you, and give you the price before we touch it.
The short answer
Garage door repair in Commack most often means cables, rollers, hinges, tracks or springs. Extension springs start at $160 and a torsion spring at $390; other parts are priced on site first. If the door is crooked or a cable is loose, stop using it and call 631-993-5002.
Match the symptom to the part
| Symptom | Part to check |
|---|---|
| Loud pop from the garage, door won't rise | Spring |
| Door leans to one side | Lift cable or drum |
| Grinding or chattering | Rollers, hinges |
| Door bumps the frame on its way up | Track alignment |
| Draft and daylight under the door | Bottom seal |
Cables and drums
Each lift cable runs from a bottom corner of the door to a drum at the end of the spring shaft. Winter slush and road salt sit at those bottom corners, so that's where cables rust and fray. When one parts, the door tilts and can wedge in the opening. We replace both cables together and inspect the drums; a grooved drum chews through new cable.
Rollers, hinges and tracks
Old steel rollers rust and stop turning; worn nylon wheels flatten. Hinges near the top crack first because they flex the most over the curve. A car bumper or a bin can push a track out of line, which knocks rollers loose. If one has jumped the track, leave the door where it is.
Dented sections and worn seals
One damaged section can often be swapped by itself if the manufacturer still makes it. A cracked bottom seal lets in cold air, rain and leaves; replacing it is one of the least expensive ways to make an attached garage more comfortable.
What you can safely check
- Wipe the two sensor lenses near the floor and make sure both lights are steady.
- Check the wall control for a lock or vacation setting.
- Swap the remote battery.
Springs, cables and the brackets at the bottom corners hold heavy tension — leave those to us.
Repair or replace?
Repair is usually the better value while the sections are solid and parts are still made. When several panels are rusted or cracked, parts are discontinued, or you want an insulated door for an attached garage, compare it with a new door. We price the new door at no charge, and Commack homeowners get $75 off the install.
Commercial doors too
We also service commercial overhead and sectional doors for businesses in and around Commack, including springs, cables, rollers and operators. Call to describe the door and we'll quote on site.
A fall tune-up
Before the first freeze, have the door lubricated, the hardware tightened, springs and cables inspected, and the balance and auto-reverse tested. It costs far less than a January breakdown.
Repair prices in Commack
Repair FAQ
Why is my door so loud lately?
Squeals and grinding almost always come from rollers and hinges. A shot of lubricant may quiet them; badly worn rollers need new ones.
My door quits halfway. What's going on?
Either a tired spring is making the opener carry the load, or the opener's travel settings have drifted and need resetting.
Is there a coupon for repairs?
Yes — 10% off garage door repair.
Can you replace one dented section?
Often, if the manufacturer still makes it; we check on site.
Prepared by the Commack Garage Door team · Updated November 2026
Book a repair
Call 631-993-5002 from 8 AM to 6:30 PM Sunday to Thursday (Fridays we stop at 1 PM), or fill in this form any time.
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