Garage Door in Philadelphia, PA

The local picture in Philadelphia

Much of the older city has combined sewers, and the Water Department's Green City, Clean Waters plan uses rain gardens and other green infrastructure to cut overflows. South Philly and Point Breeze are packed with two-story brick rows built for working families in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Trinity houses, three stories with one room per floor and a winding stair, are common in Society Hill, Queen Village and around Rittenhouse Square. Older detached garages may have swing or sliding doors, or newer roll-up doors added long after construction.

Temperature swings cause metal parts to expand and contract, which can loosen hardware over time. Philadelphia Gas Works is the largest city-owned gas utility in the country.

Signs you should call

You may want a garage door company if you notice any of these:

• Opener runs but door doesn't move
• Door off its track or crooked
• Remote or keypad stopped working

From call to visit

1. Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
2. We pass your request to an independent garage door company who covers Philadelphia.
3. Nothing is booked until you and the pro agree on the visit and the cost.

Rules and utilities worth knowing

Garage door openers run on household power from PECO, and many newer openers connect to Wi-Fi. Under Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, most home improvement contractors must register with the Attorney General's office.

Get ready for the call

Take a photo of the opener's label and the springs above the door.