Garage Door Track Repair in Augusta, GA
Bent, loose or misaligned tracks make a door scrape, shake, stall or jump off. We realign, straighten or replace track so the door runs true.
Track Repair That Keeps Your Door Running Straight
Garage door tracks guide the rollers from the closed position up and over into the horizontal track along the ceiling. They need to be parallel, plumb and securely fastened. Even a small dent or a loose bracket can make the door bind, scrape or wobble.
We inspect the full track run on both sides, correct alignment, and replace any section that is creased or too damaged to straighten.
- Dented or bent vertical and horizontal track
- Loose or missing track brackets
- Tracks spread too wide or pinched too tight
- Horizontal track sagging at the back hanger
- Radius (curve) section damage
Signs your tracks need attention
- A grinding or scraping noise at the same point every time the door moves.
- The door shakes or shudders as rollers pass a section of track.
- A visible gap between the roller and the track, or a roller sitting at an angle.
- The door stops or reverses at the same spot.
- Track brackets that have pulled away from the wall or jamb.
Common causes of track damage
Impact. Vehicles, mowers and bikes are the most common cause of bent vertical track near the floor.
Loose fasteners. Lag screws into wood jambs loosen with vibration and humidity changes. As the track moves, the rollers bind.
Worn rollers. Wobbly rollers wear grooves and flat spots into the track.
Sagging rear hangers. The back of the horizontal track hangs from angle iron. If the hanger loosens, the door drags at the top of its travel.
Cleaning the tracks with a damp cloth is fine, but don’t grease the inside of the track — grease collects dirt that the rollers have to climb over. Lubricate rollers, hinges and bearings instead.
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What track repair involves
- Checking the vertical tracks for plumb and the spacing between the left and right tracks.
- Tightening or replacing brackets and fasteners, and adding anchors where the jamb is soft.
- Straightening minor bends, or replacing creased sections with matching track.
- Adjusting the horizontal track and rear hangers so the door travels level.
- Inspecting rollers, hinges and cables that were affected by the misalignment.
- Running and testing the door, including the opener’s auto-reverse.
Track problems and opener strain
A door that drags in its track makes the opener work harder, which wears gears and can trigger reversals. If your opener has been reversing or stalling, it may be the track, not the opener. Related: roller replacement, off-track repair and noisy garage door repair.
Related Garage Door Services
Work that often goes hand in hand with track repair.
Common problems that lead to this service
Track Repair FAQs
Can a bent garage door track be straightened?
Minor bends often can be. Tracks with a sharp crease or a twist should be replaced, because the rollers will keep catching on the damaged spot.
Should I tighten track brackets myself?
Tightening a loose lag screw on a vertical track bracket is generally low risk. Don’t loosen anything attached to the bottom bracket or the cable drums, which are under spring tension.
Why is my garage door scraping on one side?
The track on that side may be out of plumb, pinched too close to the door, or bent. Worn rollers can also wobble and scrape.
Do I need to grease my garage door tracks?
No. Wipe them clean instead. Grease in the track collects grit. Lubricate the rollers’ bearings, hinges and spring with a garage door lubricant.
Can bad tracks damage my opener?
Yes. Binding tracks increase the load on the opener and can cause stalls, reversals and early wear on the drive gear.
How long does track repair take?
Simple realignment is quick. Replacing a track section takes longer, and if the door came off track, the technician also needs to reset the rollers and check cables.
Track Repair Across the Augusta Area
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