Long Beach is a barrier-island city, which means it gets the harshest salt-air exposure of any community we service. Garage doors and openers here corrode faster than anywhere else on Long Island — the difference between a standard installation and a marine-rated installation can be the difference between 5 years of life and 15. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, almost every garage door in Long Beach was either replaced or repaired, and many of those installations are now reaching their first major service interval.
Most Common Issues We See in Long Beach
The big four issues we see in Long Beach: (1) corroded springs that fail prematurely — we use galvanized or stainless replacement springs here as standard, (2) rusted bottom panels on older steel doors — often replaceable without full door replacement, (3) seized rollers and hinges — we lubricate and replace these aggressively, and (4) opener motor failures from salt exposure — outdoor-rated and sealed-housing units last much longer.
Service Coverage in the Long Beach Area
We service all of Long Beach plus Lido Beach, Point Lookout, Atlantic Beach, and Island Park. Because of the high humidity and salt content, we recommend annual maintenance for all Long Beach homes.