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Chicagoland garage door experts since 1969
Garage doors, back in motion.
Broken spring, stuck door, noisy opener or a brand-new door for your home. Our technicians come to you, often the same day, and every price is agreed before we start.
(847) 952-9811 answered 24/7
What do you need today?
Emergency? Call (847) 952-9811Drag the handle to open or close the door
In business since 1969
Answering calls 24/7
Same-day repairs whenever we can
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Fix it, upgrade it, keep it running
Every kind of residential and commercial garage door work, done by our own technicians.
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Garage door repair Stuck, crooked, noisy or off-track doors fixed, usually in one visit. -
Spring repair and replacement Broken torsion and extension springs replaced safely, same day when possible. -
Garage door openers Quiet new openers installed, and old openers, remotes and sensors repaired. -
New garage doors Steel, carriage-house, modern and glass doors, designed with you and installed in a day. -
Maintenance and tune-ups A yearly tune-up that keeps your door quiet, safe and prevents surprise breakdowns. -
Commercial doors Overhead, rolling steel and dock doors repaired and installed for local businesses. -
24/7 emergency repair Door stuck open, car trapped inside, or a snapped spring at night. Call any time.
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Garage door opener installation
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New single garage door
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New double garage door
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What's wrong with my door?
Tap what you're seeing. We'll tell you the likely cause, whether it's safe to use the door, and what to do next.
See all 12 door problemsI heard a loud bang and the door won't open
Stop using the door. This needs a technician.
- Likely cause
- A broken torsion spring. Springs usually snap with a sound like a gunshot.
- What to do now
- Leave the door closed. Unplug the opener so it doesn't strain. Don't try to lift the door, it's now extremely heavy.
It opens a few inches, then stops
Stop using the door. This needs a technician.
- Likely cause
- Usually a broken or weak spring, so the opener senses the door is too heavy and stops.
- What to do now
- Stop using the opener. Check above the door for a gap in the spring.
It closes, then goes right back up
Usually safe to check yourself first.
- Likely cause
- The safety sensors near the floor are blocked, dirty or misaligned, or the opener's force setting needs adjusting.
- What to do now
- Wipe both sensor lenses and make sure their lights are steady. Remove anything in the doorway.
The opener hums but the door doesn't move
Stop using the door. This needs a technician.
- Likely cause
- Often a broken spring. It can also be a stripped gear inside the opener.
- What to do now
- Stop pressing the button, the motor can burn out. Look for a broken spring above the door.
The remote or keypad stopped working
Usually safe to check yourself first.
- Likely cause
- A dead battery, the lock button on the wall panel, or the remote needs reprogramming.
- What to do now
- Replace the remote battery and check that the lock button on the wall panel is off.
The door is crooked or off its track
Stop using the door. This needs a technician.
- Likely cause
- A broken cable or a roller that has left the track, often after the door hit something.
- What to do now
- Don't use the door. Unplug the opener and keep people and cars away from it.
What our customers say
Leave us a Google reviewMatt from Doors in Motion came over to repair my garage door and did an excellent job. Good performance. Good attitude. Good salesmanship. By the way, another company had come over the night before and wanted to charge me $600 plus for this job but Doors in Motion came in hundreds of dollars under that price.
Dino was very prompt and professional. He took time to explain to me exactly what he was doing while he was here. He was very efficient so I can tell he's very skilled and knowledgeable. I would gladly refer Doors in Motion Inc to anyone for the excellent service. We will definitely use them again for any garage door repair.
My door would open right after it closed. Called Doors in Motion Inc and Adem was sent to come out the next day. He quickly realized that the door opener had to be replaced. He had everything done within an hour. Very satisfied.
Do we serve your town?
We cover the north, northwest and west suburbs of Chicago from our home base in Crystal Lake.
Fifty-plus years of opening doors
Doors in Motion started in 1969 and has served Chicagoland homeowners and businesses ever since: repairs, springs, openers, maintenance, new doors and commercial doors. Many of our customers are second-generation.
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Common questions
Do you offer same-day garage door repair?
Yes, whenever our schedule allows. We answer calls 24/7, and many repairs are completed the same day you call.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve more than 70 towns in the north, northwest and west suburbs of Chicago from our home base in Crystal Lake, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Palatine, Algonquin, Naperville and Elgin.
How much does garage door repair cost?
Most standard repairs fall between $150 and $450, spring replacements between $200 and $400. Your technician agrees the exact price with you before any work starts.
Do you work on commercial garage doors?
Yes. We repair and install commercial overhead doors, rolling steel doors and commercial operators, with 24/7 emergency service.
How long has Doors in Motion been in business?
Since 1969. We've served Chicagoland homeowners and businesses for more than 50 years.
Can I book an appointment online?
Yes. Use our booking page to choose your service and a time window. It takes about a minute, and we confirm by phone or text.