Garage Door Maintenance in Alexandra Headland

Because the headland is so exposed to salt spray, a service every 6 to 9 months suits most homes and units here. Doors used only a few weeks a year still need regular attention, because inactivity and salt cause their own wear. Thom can suggest a schedule based on your door's condition and how the property is used.

Some can. Some door makers' warranties set conditions for doors within 800 metres to 1 kilometre of the sea, such as regular washing or servicing. Check your door's warranty paperwork before assuming you are covered for garage door rust, and read our salt-air guide for the full details.

Deadlock services sectional, roller and tilt doors, including individual garages in unit and townhouse complexes. Large security doors or industrial shutters on apartment car parks are built differently. If yours is one of these, call and describe it first, and Thom will tell you whether it is a door he works on.

Repairs and servicing are booked as a callout valued between $200 and $300, depending on the door size and the labour involved. Parts such as springs, rollers or a replacement remote are quoted separately before any work is done, so there are no surprises on the invoice. Our Sunshine Coast service and repair cost guide explains what affects the price.

Lay a roll of paper towel on the floor under the door, then close it with the remote. The door should stop and go back up as soon as it touches the roll. If it presses down on it or keeps closing, stop using the opener until it's checked. Keep kids, pets and hands well clear while you test. Thom checks the safety reverse at every service in Alexandra Headland.

No, leave it to a technician. Garage door springs are under high tension and can cause serious injury if they let go while you're working on them. That goes for torsion springs above the door and extension springs along the tracks. Keep clear of the door and call Thom. He uses proper winding bars to do it safely.

An emergency is a door jammed open overnight, a snapped spring that won't let the door lift, a door hanging off its track, or a car shut inside when you need to leave. Thom covers those 24/7. If the door is closed and nobody needs the car before morning, it can usually wait until booked hours. While you wait, don't keep hitting the opener.