Licensed, bonded and fully insured!
Over 350 reviews and an average of 4.8 out of 5!

What To Do After Running Into Your Garage Door

Mornings aren’t always swiss watch smooth. You can come out of your house to jump in your car and forget to open the garage and suddenly you hear a crunch as you back up.

what-to-do-after-running-into-your-garage-door

Mornings aren’t always swiss watch smooth. You can come out of your house to jump in your car and forget to open the garage and suddenly you hear a crunch as you back up. This is a more intense wakeup call than your alarm, and now there is no doubt that you are awake and aware. You are not alone, these accidents happen and the damage can be repaired.

Most garage door repair companies get at least a couple of calls per week where this has happened to a homeowner. It can happen when you are getting up and hurrying to get to work, or when we are distracted by sick kids, our own health or simply stress in general. Don’t panic, simply follow the advice in this article to help get your garage back in shape.

Call In The Pros For Garage Damage

Apart from the garage being a giant wall that moves which can severely hurt you, the springs that help it go up and down are under enormous tension and can cause severe injuries or even death if not handled properly. Professional garage door repair technicians have an understanding of the different types of garage door openers and how to safely handle the repairs.

What To Do If It Is Stuck Open?

Sometimes the garage is on its way up when we run into it and it stops, stuck in the spot it was when it was hit. This can be a problem if you have valuables in the garage, or especially if the garage provides access to your home. If the damage is light and you only tapped it with your vehicle you can manually close the garage door by pulling the emergency release.

Garage door openers only apply the same force we would use to open or close the garage doors by hand. The majority of the work is done by the springs and cables attached to our garage doors. This is what causes their enormous tension and makes them dangerous. Only apply a reasonable amount of force with hand to try to close the door. Do not force it because you could cause additional damage to the motor, opener, chain or the belt.

How Much Will It Cost To Repair It?

There are sections that make up each garage door. If the damage is light and only has damaged a single section of the garage door you will be looking at anywhere from $150 to $200. If you have a special type of door, or model the costs could be more.

If the damage involves additional sections or the track is bent the costs will go up and at a certain point it becomes more cost effective to simply replace the garage door with a new one.

Calling The Insurance Company

If there is damage to your vehicle it is best to contact your insurance company and find out how much it will cost to repair the vehicle. If the repairs are close enough to your deductible you may consider simply paying for them out of pocket.

You should contact your homeowner’s insurance company about the garage door repairs. The cost to replace a steel garage door is between $750 and $3,500 dollars. It all depends on the size, style, materials, and insulation that are included in your garage door. If the damage is limited to say only one section and it would only cost about 200 dollars you might want to pay out of pocket if your deductible is higher.

Garage Door Collision Repair

If you have had a little run in with your garage door in the Phoenix valley On Track Garage Door has you covered with cost effective repairs. We can come and inspect the damage and help you decide if garage door panel repair or garage door replacement will save you money.  Give us a call today and we will make your garage door a nightmare a thing of the past.

More Articles