Repairs and springs
The work here is the same as on the Mississippi side of the line: broken torsion springs, cables off the drum or frayed, worn rollers and hinges, misaligned track, damaged sections and openers that have stopped responding.
A broken spring is the one to treat as urgent. Stop using the door, keep people and vehicles clear, and do not attempt to lift it or adjust the spring hardware. See garage door repair.
Working across the state line
Crossing into Tennessee is routine for us, but it does change how a job is planned. We prefer to know before setting out what door and what parts are likely to be involved, so the right springs, cables, rollers or opener are on the truck rather than back at the shop in Tiplersville.
That means the phone call matters more than it does five miles down the road. Tell us the approximate opening size, what the door is doing, and if you can see them safely without operating the door, what the springs above the opening look like. The more specific you can be, the more likely the job is finished in one visit.
Annual maintenance
Most of what strands a garage door gives warning first. A door that has started running rough, sitting crooked, or making a new noise is wearing something out. Rollers, hinges, bearings and cables all degrade gradually, and a door running out of balance quietly overworks its opener the whole time.
For a door that gets heavy daily use, or one on a business, having the hardware looked over periodically is worth more than it costs — particularly the cables, which rarely give notice before they let go.
New doors
For a replacement, have the opening width and height, the clear space above the opening, and whether you are keeping an existing opener. See installation.
Arranging a visit in Selmer
Call (662) 223-0748 or email [email protected]. The details that help most are your town and road, whether the door is stuck open or closed, the approximate opening size if you are asking about a new door, and whether the property is residential or commercial. Photos taken without operating the door are often useful.
Our shop is at 5700 CR 301, Tiplersville, MS 38674, open Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to noon. Call for current scheduling and parts availability; an exact price depends on the diagnosis.
Selmer garage door questions
Is Selmer within your service area?
Selmer is in McNairy County, Tennessee, and we do travel there. Call with your address to confirm availability and scheduling.
Do you do commercial work on the Tennessee side?
Yes, including roll-up and sectional overhead doors. Describe the opening, the door type and whether the bay has to stay usable during the work.