What can I do about a gap under my garage door?

• <div><p>If you have a gap under your garage door, it may be caused by an uneven garage floor. Repairing the concrete under the floor may level out the surface enough to fix gaps. You can also <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/replace-garage-door-weather-stripping.htm">replace the garage door weather stripping</a> or adjust the closing position of the door to see if that remedies your issue. Otherwise, call a garage door repair specialist to inspect the door.</p></div>

Can you manually open the garage door?

• <div><p>If push comes to shove, and you need to manually open your garage door, then you should be able to do so. To manually open your garage door, first, make sure that the door is in the down position. You’ll need to unlock your garage door opener’s emergency release mechanism, which is typically a red robe that you can find on the carriage. Once you’ve pulled the cord, you can manually lower the door.</p><p>If your garage door is stuck in an open position, consider contacting a professional to safely release the opener.</p></div>

Is it dangerous to quickly thaw a garage door?

• <div><p>If you take caution around fragile garage parts, thawing methods shouldn’t cause problems. Avoid using direct sources of heat too close to the garage door, especially rubber parts.</p><p>Another spot to avoid heating is the garage door spring. This powerful metal spring can become very cold in winter. Applying heat to a cold spring increases the chances it could break. </p></div>

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Q: What's the lifespan of garage door springs?

• <div><p>The lifespan of garage door springs depends on the type and quality of the springs, the physical environment, and the level of use. In general, properly installed and maintained springs open and close a garage door around 10,000 times . That equates to around seven years if you open and close the door about four times a day. If you use your garage door more frequently, live in a very cold or humid environment that promotes corrosion or rust, or have a very heavy door, your springs may wear out faster and require replacing sooner.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if there's a gap under my garage door?

• <div><p>T here should not be a gap under your garage door. Gaps make your garage less energy efficient. They also allow for pests to enter your garage. If you have a gap under your garage door, you may need to replace the weather stripping, inspect the door, tinker with your garage door opener, or make sure that your floor has not shifted.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Made a quick call and claimed my garage space back. Now I can actually use my garage for what it’s meant for. 100% Recommend!
LH Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2025
I had a lot of wind damage and hail damage . I the work they had done on a doctors office and it was Stellar job. I called talked to Billy and Brady. Crews roofing took care of my roof , gutters , siding and my garage ceiling where the roof was leaking . The customer service was great! They work...
CrewsCo Roofing
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Reviewed in January 2025
Garrett at Honest Garage Door Service installed a new garage door opener. His service and professionalism were impeccable and the price was excellent. I highly recommend this company for your garage door needs.
Honest Garage Doors
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Reviewed in August 2024
Andrew did a whole house remodel for me. He took it down to the sheetrock and concrete floors. A major overhaul was needed. Moved walls, doors and windows, and major sheetrock repair, and painting. He is a hands on contractor and very efficient. He helped me decide what was needed and what...
Mighty Oak Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
With Brian, the whole process of replacing our garage doors was easy and straightforward, from assisting us in selecting the doors to installing. I highly recommend Above All Garage Doors, LLC
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I had a hose Bibb replacement outside my garage door. The plumber was on time and very nice. It took him less than 30 minutes to replace a $25 part and he charged me $509. You might can get a better plumber but you won’t pay more! It is a shame because he did a good job.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2021
Great job with removing junk and organizing garage
QC's All Trucking And Junk Removal, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Great experience with this company. Project was a large residential roof with angles of various steepness plus a detached garage. The owner is honest and easy to work with and the crew was quick, efficient and friendly. Got home from work the day the crew finished and the only sign they had been...
SEAL-TITE
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Reviewed in June 2016
Sales and purchase went fine. They installed on the days they said they would. However, the installation is terrible. Tiles are not straight and aligned, grout widths vary. Door jambs were not prepared properly leaving large gaps for grout to be packed in. Two pieces of tile at the door...
Devine's Flooring America
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Reviewed in October 2014
Response to requested service was extremely quick, work was done timely and with proficiency, they were knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Discussed other potential problems with garage door, made recommendations and scheduled an appointment to make those repairs.
Statham's Superior Garage Door Service
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