Can you fix a dented garage door?

Can You Fix a Dented Garage Door?

Dented garage doors can be fixed with a simple home remedy. Read on to find out how.

Garage doors are thick hunks of metal —  but any metal will dent if you hit it hard enough. If your garage door has suffered a significant dent, it’s important to reverse it quickly. A dented garage door will hamper the aesthetics of your home and diminish its kerb appeal. Trying to sell your house will be a struggle, as viewers may presume the interior is as poorly preserved as the garage.

Do I need to call a specialist?

Many professional garage door companies will tell you that the dent is irreparable without the magic hands of a specialist (and the fees of a specialist), but as a garage door company who prides themselves on transparency and customer service, we at Dimension Garage Doors are here to tell you that’s not the case. Just follow our tips and your door will be back to its best in no time.

How to fix an aluminium garage door:

For this remedy you will need the following:

• A bucket of water
• Washing up liquid
• Sponge
• A lighter
• Tinfoil
• Duster spray/compressed air

These items can all be found at general homeware/hardware stores.

1. Mix a small amount of washing up liquid into a bucket of warm water. 
2. Use a sponge to remove all dirt and grime from the dented area and leave to dry.
3. Cut an amount of tinfoil large enough to cover the entire dent.
4. Either hold the tinfoil in place with your hand or, for a safer option, fix it in place with tape. 
5. Hold the light flame over the tinfoil for around one minute. This will transfer the heat to the dented area.
6. Remove the foil and spray the duster spray/condensed air onto the dented area. We recommend holding the can upside down as you do this.

The sudden change in temperature will cause the dent to reverse and push itself back out. The dented aluminium should find its way back into its original position.

How to fix a steel garage door

For this remedy you will need the following:

• A bucket of water
• Washing up liquid
• Sponge
• Putty knife
• Sandpaper
• Auto body filler putty
• Paint (that matches the colour of your garage door)

1. Mix a small amount of washing up liquid into a bucket of warm water. 
2. Use a sponge to remove all dirt and grime from the dented area and leave to dry.
3. Sand the dent with sandpaper and wipe away the dust.
4. Apply the auto body filler putty to the dented area using the putty knife. Leave to dry again.
5. Sand the area again and wipe away any excess dust.
6. Prime and paint the area.

We at Dimension Garage Doors strive to find the best solution for our customers. Our experts provide free site surveys and home visits where we will assess the extent of any garage door issues. We will relay our findings to you and recommend a suitable and cost-effective solution. If professional work is needed, we offer a garage door repair service that will fix any issue on any type door — and all for a competitive price.