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Common Garage Door Repairs in Miami
These are the calls we get most often from Miami homeowners and businesses. Tell us which one sounds like your door when you call.
- The door will not go up: usually a broken torsion spring or a snapped lift cable
- The door closes and comes back up: misaligned or dirty safety sensors, or a worn opener
- The door is crooked or out of its track: bent track, broken roller or a cable that came off its drum
- Loud grinding or banging: rusted rollers and hinges, loose hardware or a spring at the end of its life
- The remote stopped working: remotes, keypads, logic boards and Wi-Fi openers
- The roll-up door of the business is stuck: slats, guides, bottom bar, spring tension and motor
Garage Door Repair in Miami
What Miami Does to a Garage Door
In Miami, the problem is rarely just age. Many homes in Little Havana, Shenandoah, Flagami and Coconut Grove still have doors and openers that are decades old, with hardware that has rusted in the humidity. Closer to the bay, in Edgewater, Brickell and Coconut Grove, salt air shortens the life of springs and cables. And in Wynwood and Allapattah, where many buildings are warehouses and workshops, roll-up doors open and close all day. We adjust the repair to the door in front of us, not to a standard list.
What Happens When You Call
You speak with a person, in English or Spanish. We ask what the door is doing and where the property is, and we give you a time window for the visit. On site, the technician inspects the whole door, tells you what is broken and how much the repair costs, and starts only after you agree.
Same-Day Garage Door Repair in Miami
If the door is stuck open, your car is trapped or a business cannot lock up, call as early as you can at (786) 277-0207. We offer same-day repair in Miami when a technician is available, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. While you wait, do not try to force the door up or release a door that has a broken spring.
Homes, Townhouses and Businesses
Garage Doors We Repair in Miami
We repair sectional garage doors on single-family homes and townhouses, and rolling steel doors, roll-up doors and security grilles on warehouses, storefronts and service bays. We work on doors and openers from every major brand, no matter who installed them.
Broken Springs and Cables
When a torsion spring breaks, it sounds like a loud bang from the garage and the door suddenly weighs too much to lift. We replace the spring, or both springs when the door uses two, sized to the weight of your door, and check the cables and drums at the same time. More on our broken spring repair page.
Openers, Remotes and Sensors
We repair and replace LiftMaster, Chamberlain and Genie openers, remotes, keypads and safety sensors. If your opener is more than 15 years old and keeps failing, we will tell you if a new, quieter Wi-Fi model is a better use of your money than another repair. See also garage door installation in Miami.
Off-Track Doors and Commercial Roll-Ups
A door hit by a car, or one that jumped its track, should not be used until it is fixed. We straighten or replace tracks, rollers and hinges and replace damaged panels when the model allows it. For businesses, we repair rolling steel doors: bent slats, worn guides, bottom bars, springs and motors. For larger commercial work, see our commercial garage doors page.
When a Repair Is Not Enough
Miami is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. If the door is too old or too damaged to repair, a new door must have a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and a building permit from the City of Miami. We give you both prices, repair and replacement, so you can decide. Related pages:
Miami Neighborhoods We Serve
Brickell, Downtown, Edgewater, Midtown, Wynwood, the Design District, Allapattah, Little Havana, Flagami, Coconut Grove and the rest of the City of Miami, plus Miami Beach, Coral Gables and Hialeah next door.
Avoid the Next Breakdown
A yearly tune-up catches worn springs, rusted rollers and loose cables before they leave you stuck. Ask the technician about garage door maintenance during the repair visit.
Frequently Asked Questions: Garage Door Repair in Miami
Can you come today to repair my garage door in Miami?
Often, yes. We offer same-day repair when a technician is available, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Calling early in the morning at (786) 277-0207 gives you the best chance.
My garage door made a loud bang and will not open. What happened?
That is almost always a broken torsion spring. Do not try to lift the door or use the opener. Leave it closed and call us: we replace the spring and check the cables and the balance of the door.
Why does my garage door go back up when it is closing?
The safety sensors near the floor are probably misaligned, dirty or damaged, or something is in the path of the door. If cleaning the sensor lenses does not solve it, we can check the sensors and the opener.
Do you repair doors and openers you did not install?
Yes. We repair residential and commercial garage doors and openers from every major manufacturer, no matter who installed them.
Is it better to repair or replace an old garage door in Miami?
If the door is in good condition and only one part failed, a repair is usually the better choice. If it has rust, several worn parts or storm damage, a new door with a Miami-Dade NOA may cost less over time. We give you both prices.
Do you repair roll-up doors for businesses in Miami?
Yes. We repair rolling steel doors, roll-up doors, grilles and their motors for warehouses, workshops and storefronts across Miami.
Can I speak with someone in Spanish?
Yes. Our team speaks English and Spanish. Call (786) 277-0207 or send us a message through the contact form.
Areas We Cover
Pelican Rolling Door Manufacturing Corp serves homeowners and businesses across Miami-Dade County and neighboring Broward County, with repair, installation and maintenance of residential and commercial garage doors.
Miami
Miami Beach
Coral Gables
Hialeah
Doral
Miami Gardens
North Miami
Aventura
Homestead
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Pembroke Pines
Miramar
Davie
Plantation
Weston
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM