Garage: what a handyman does
Enhaus repairs the parts of a garage a handyman can safely touch: side-door locks and hinges, worn weatherstripping, rotted door trim, wall shelving, and storage hooks. Garage door springs, cables, tracks and opener wiring go to a garage door specialist or licensed electrician. A door that binds or hangs unbalanced should be left to a professional.
Jobs we take on
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- Replace the worn bottom seal and side and top weatherstripping on the garage door
- Realign photo-eye sensors per the opener manual, mounted 4 to 6 inches above the floor
- Repair or replace the side service door hinges, strike plate, lockset, closer and threshold
- Repair rotted garage door trim and jamb boards, then prime and paint
- Mount wall shelving, rail systems and hooks for tools, bikes and ladders
- Hang pegboard and assemble freestanding shelving
- Patch garage wall drywall and touch up paint
- Caulk gaps where the door frame meets the wall
Signs it is time to call
- The door does not reverse when it touches a 2x4 laid flat on the floor in its path
- The door will not stay put when stopped partway, or it binds and sticks in the tracks
- The opener is old enough that it may not have automatic reversing, which has been required since 1991
- Daylight, drafts or leaves coming under the bottom of the closed door
- Soft or crumbling wood at the bottom of the door frame or side-door jamb
What is not a handyman job
Garage door springs, cables, tracks, panels and opener replacement go to a garage door specialist. The CPSC says a door that is not balanced, or that binds or sticks, should be serviced by a professional. New outlets, opener circuits and EV charger wiring go to a licensed independent electrician. Concrete slab repair and structural header work go to a contractor. Enhaus does not do remodels or structural changes.
Plumbing, electrical and roofing go to licensed independent contractors.
What a visit looks like
- We look at the door, frame and walls first and tell you which repairs we can do and which need a specialist.
- We agree on the scope of work before starting.
- We clean up the work area and walk you through the finished work.
Common questions
How do I test whether my garage door opener is safe?
The CPSC says to lay a 2x4 flat on the floor in the door's path. If the door does not reverse when it touches the board, disengage the opener until it is adjusted, repaired or replaced. Photo eyes belong 4 to 6 inches above the floor. The CPSC also advises inspecting the door and opener every 30 days.
Can you fix a garage door that is stuck or off balance?
That is a job for a garage door technician. The CPSC describes a balanced door as one that stays in place when stopped partway open, and says a door that is unbalanced, binds or sticks should be serviced by a professional. An unbalanced door can drop without warning.
Do you replace garage door springs or cables?
No. The CPSC advises checking springs, hardware and fittings, but spring and cable work is for a garage door specialist. Enhaus does the surrounding repairs: weatherstripping, trim, the side service door and wall storage, so the door closes tight once the mechanical work is done.
Can you set up shelving and storage in my garage?
Yes. We mount shelves and rail systems into studs, use masonry anchors on block or concrete walls, and assemble freestanding units. We will ask what you plan to store so the shelves, anchors and spacing suit the weight. Keep stored items clear of the door path and the photo-eye sensors.