A yearly garage door service keeps your door and motor running safely and smoothly, and lowers the risk of a breakdown when you least expect it. Family-run since 2002 by Franz and Wendy.
We have thousands of clients whom we visit every year to service their garage doors. A regular service keeps your door and your garage door motor working safely and smoothly for longer.
Some companies call it a service when they only empty a can of silicone spray on your garage door and motor. We check every part that carries the door's weight or moves, adjust what needs adjusting, and tell you if anything needs replacing.
We service wooden, aluminium and steel sectional garage doors, including caravan-size doors.
If a part needs replacing, we tell you what it will cost before we do any repairs.
Springs. We check the tension of the springs and adjust it if needed. A balanced door makes your door's parts and your motor last longer, because the motor doesn't have to work as hard to open and close it. It also gets more opens out of the motor's backup battery: the heavier the door, the fewer opens. If your springs need replacing, we'll tell you.
Cables. We check the cables that connect the springs to the bottom brackets on both sides of the door. A damaged or fraying cable needs replacing, and because the springs are under high tension, only a trained technician should do it.
Hinges. The hinges and their screws are normally the first parts to take strain when a door isn't balanced. We check every hinge for cracks or breaks, and check and tighten every hinge screw. We only lubricate hinges if they need it, and never with silicone, because dust builds up in the lubricant and causes other problems over time.
Wheels or rollers. We check the wheels for cracks or breaks. They must turn freely and slide easily from side to side as the door opens and closes. If they don't, the door starts jerking or bouncing, which damages other parts of the door and the motor.
Your garage door service is free when we install a new garage door motor or replace your springs. After we've done work for you, we'll contact you every year to offer you a service.
In their own words.
Quintin Lancaster
★★★★★
I had alterations done to my garage building and the doors and motors were re-installed by contractors. However they were not opening and closing smoothly. I contacted FGM Automation and Franz and team were fantastic, they re-adjusted and serviced everything (cables, hinges, springs etc). I have all the doors opening and closing as if it is a brand-new installation. I can highly recommend FGM due to their technical knowledge, good communication and fair pricing for your garage door challenges and automation. Thank you Franz for really brilliant service !!
Karien Venables
★★★★★
Thank you to FGM Automation for your professional service. Our garage doors were serviced and some little nicks sorted quickly and effectively. Awesome and friendly service.
Highly recommend you to anyone who needs garage doors installed or serviced.
Nabeel Prior
★★★★★
Franz and team at FGM Automation consistently provide great service, whether fixing my gate motor, fixing my garage doors, or servicing them annually, I always call on Franz and know that I can trust and rely on them for an expert and professional job.
Warren Goetzsche
★★★★★
Been using FGM since 2014 (the year I moved into my current house) - what a pleasure. Their CRM, work quality and pricing is excellent - helped me with garage door, remotes, batteries, fencing. I am sure there is more they do. If nothing urgent they remind you every year of a garage door service - easy as - thanks guys
Andries van den Berg
★★★★★
Professional advice, no nonsense, cost effective, need I say more?
Thomas Marx
★★★★★
Very friendly, professional and reliable service. Highly recommend them.
We're based in Bergbron, Roodepoort. Choose your area for a local garage door service.
Including Melville, Greenside, Parktown and Auckland Park
Including Noordheuwel, Monument, Rant-en-Dal and Kenmare
Including Ferndale, Fairland, Blairgowrie and Randpark Ridge
Including Constantia Kloof, Weltevreden Park, Honeydew and Wilropark
Including Bryanston, Morningside, Rivonia and Benmore Gardens
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