Garage door repair
A garage door is the biggest moving part of your home, and when it stops working, your day stops too. Our technicians carry common parts on every truck, so most repairs are finished in a single visit.
Quick answer
Doors in Motion repairs every type of residential and commercial garage door across Chicagoland: doors that won't open or close, doors off their tracks, broken cables, worn rollers, bent sections and noisy doors. We answer calls 24/7, aim for same-day service and agree on the price before any work begins.
Signs you need this
- Door won't open or close all the way
- Door is crooked or came off the track
- Loud grinding, squeaking or banging
- Cable hanging loose or frayed
- Dented or cracked panel
- Door reverses before it reaches the floor
How it works
- Call, text or book online and pick a time
- Your technician inspects the whole door system, not just the obvious problem
- You get a clear price before any work starts
- We fix it, test it, and adjust the balance and safety settings
Most standard repairs fall between $150 and $450. See our cost guide for details. See the cost guide
Is this your problem?
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.
A cable is hanging loose
Stop using the door. This needs a technician.
- Likely cause
- A snapped or unwound lift cable. This usually happens alongside a spring problem.
- What to do now
- Don't touch the cable or the spring. Keep the door closed and call a technician.
A panel is dented or cracked
Usually safe to check yourself first.
- Likely cause
- Impact damage. Bent sections can strain the opener and rollers.
- What to do now
- If the door still runs smoothly it's usually safe to use carefully until repaired.
Garage door repair near you
We serve 72 towns across Chicagoland. Popular areas:
Garage door repair questions
Can you fix my garage door today?
We aim for same-day service whenever our schedule allows, and we answer the phone 24/7. Call (847) 952-9811 and we'll give you the earliest time available.
Is it safe to use a garage door that's off track?
No. A door that's off track or crooked can fall or jam. Leave it closed if you can, unplug the opener and call a technician.
Do you repair all garage door brands?
Yes. We work on all major residential and commercial garage door and opener brands.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. Your technician explains what's wrong and agrees the price with you before any work begins.
Ready when you are
Book online in about a minute, or call us any time.