When you’re pulling your car out of the garage, a variety of distractions can divert your attention and cause a small accident. This can be an embarrassing and startling incident, but more people back into their garage doors than you would think. A quality garage door service can fix your door easily, but there are a few steps you should take beforehand. Take a look at a few of them below.

What to Do When You’ve Backed Into Your Garage Door

Attempt to Close the Door

First and foremost, shutting the door is a security concern—it will also allow you more time to call a professional for repair. After the collision with your car, your garage door may be stuck in place; don’t try using the automatic garage door opener, since you could damage the door further. Try pulling the door down gently, but don’t force it. Call for expert garage door service as soon as possible either way.  

Check Your Insurance

Homeowners’ insurance may cover a broken garage door, but you’ll want to make sure that the covered costs are going to be worth any increase in rates or premiums. Take the time to speak with your insurance provider and ask about the potential impact of filing a claim before you decide to go through with it.

Seek a Quality Garage Door Service 

Whether you go through insurance or not, it’s important to find and work with an excellent garage door service. The company should be experienced and able to work with your door’s materials. They should also have access to a variety of replacement parts and materials if the job calls for it.

If you’re in or around Orange or Milford, CT, Automatic Door Company will be happy to help if you’ve backed into your garage door.  The garage door service has more than 35 years of experience serving both residents and business owners in the area with a myriad of different service options, including installation, replacement, and repair. Call (203) 795-3577 or contact the team online to learn more.