Garage door panel repair in Plantation and Davie
Dented, cracked or bent section? We can often replace just that one, as long as a matching panel is still made. On an impact door, the new panel must match the door's approval.
Usual visit: 2 to 3 hours, plus the wait for the panel
Damage a panel repair can fix
- A dent from a bumper, a ball or the lawn mower.
- A crack across a section or along a hinge line.
- A section that bows in the middle, and the door shakes as it moves.
- A dent or a hole left by something that hit the door in a storm.
- Hinge screws that tore out of the panel.
- A bottom section rusted through or soft from water.
Repair a section, swap it, or get a new door
Leave a shallow dent alone if it sits clear of the hinges and the brace. A section that is bent, cracked or torn gets replaced, if the maker still offers that panel for your door model.
That's the catch with older doors. Most homes in Plantation and Davie were built before 2000, per Census estimates. Panels for older models may be discontinued, and a new panel can look different from the faded ones next to it.
Our advice turns to a new door when more than one section is damaged, no matching panel exists, or the door was never rated for Broward's wind code. See new garage doors.
On an impact door, the new panel has to match the approval
An impact-rated door passed its tests as a complete assembly. The panel, the brace on its back, the hinges and the screws were all part of that test. Parts that aren't identical may weaken the door and void its certification.
So we read the label, find the door's approval in the state's product approval records or Miami-Dade's NOA list, and order the section listed there. If that exact section isn't available, we tell you and lay out your options, including a new door.
Dents after a storm
After a storm, a dent can hide damage you can't see from the driveway. Look at the inside: is the steel brace behind the dent bent? Did hinges crack or screws pull out? Is a roller out of the track?
Take photos inside and out before anything gets fixed, and ask your insurer what they need. If the section is folded or the door won't move, don't force it with the opener. Our emergency repair page lists what to do first after a hurricane.
What we check besides the panel
A new section can weigh a little more or less than the old one, so we rebalance the springs after the swap. We also look at the braces on the other sections, the hinges and rollers, and how the tracks line up.
Need a new door instead? Both cities require a permit, and we file it under our license.
Panel repair, asked and answered
Yes, one section can be replaced when the maker still offers it for your door model. That gets confirmed before you see a quote. If it's discontinued, we lay out your options, including a new door.
A new panel may not match exactly, because factory colors change and older panels fade in the sun. Painting the whole door can even it out if the door's finish allows it.
A dent can matter if it bends the brace behind the panel or pulls a hinge loose, since those parts are listed in the door's approval. A cosmetic dent with the brace and hinges intact usually doesn't, but we'd rather check it than guess.
The swap itself takes a few hours. Ordering the panel takes longer, and the wait depends on the maker. We give you the wait time with your written quote.
Start with the symptom
Call or text with what you see and hear, plus your ZIP code. Home visits Monday to Saturday. If your door won't close, we come any day to secure it.