I would like to know what I can do about a slightly leaning garage which is interfering with the operation of the automatic door opener. Although it does not appear to have worsened, the door has begun hitting the door jamb upon descent. At times it operates almost normally, with only a slight blip to get over the hurdle. What has to be fixed - the leaning garage or the door opener adjusted? What type of company do I hire to fix the lean if that's what is needed? Approximately, what can I expect this type of repair to cost?
Answer:
To begin with, you might try hiring a handyman with a good understanding of cross bracing studs at the back end of the garage. This often pulls the whole structure back into place so the door operates fully. If it doesn't, a combination of this system along with an adjustment of the door tracks will work unless the structure is too far gone. The whole process should cost something less than $500.00.
