Fires Still Impact Hanson-North Bay Service Area

The Tubbs, Nuns and Atlas fires are still active in our service area, as over 10,000 fire fighters and emergency personnel have worked to protect our region. Our prayers continue for those that have lost so much during this tragic event. Many thanks go to First Responders for their diligence to save our community.

All of our team is safe and have been camped out in our Cotati Office.  At least one Hanson truck and technician home have been lost.  We await news regarding other homes and property.

Help people affected by the California wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.

Thank you for your prayers during these devastating fires.

Happy Holidays from Hanson Overhead - North Bay

 Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Thank you for being a valued customer.

We look forward to serving you in 2017 and many years to come.

Peace & Joy this Holiday Season!

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Opener Service and Repair

Great care has gone into choosing the most reliable garage door opener brand at Hanson Overhead of Sonoma County.  Liftmaster offers noise suppression features, new Smart Entry technology and has been the most reliable opener, in our 30+ years' experience.  However, it may not be the opener installed in your garage.

At Hanson Overhead, we service and repair all major garage door opener brands.  There are at least 15 major brands that you may find in your home or rental.  Our highly trained technicians can repair your opener, which can save valuable resources.

These are only a few garage door opener brands serviced by Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service in Sonoma County.

Similar to your garage door, your garage door opener should be tested and serviced at least once per year.  Even during a drought year, opener service and repair should be performed.  Dry conditions can increase friction between the drive motor and chain as garage doors are opened and closed this summer.

So when was the last time you had your garage door opener serviced or replaced?

A New Year and A New Business Address!

2015 is off to a great start! Not only did we get to start a new year, but we are happy to announce our new Hanson Overhead Garage Door location.  

466 Primero Court, Suite A

Cotati, CA 94931

Our new location offers an opportunity for our clients to stop by for new garage door opener remotes or see new garage door samples.

We have called Sonoma County home for over 5-years and look forward to expanding into Marin County during 2015.

Thank you for your business during our first 5-years!  Stop by and say hello at our new location.

Happy 2015!

Adam Carver

Holiday Garage Door Installation Special for Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties!

Winter and the Holidays have rapidly approached this year.  Wet weather has begun to move onto the dry California shores.  A new garage door is an investment that will provide peace of mind that you won't get stuck in or out of your garage during the New Year.  It also adds resale value to your home.  Give us a call and explore the options available for single and multi-car garage door installation.

Happy Holidays and a Safe New Year,

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service

Fall Garage Door Overhaul Special for Hanson Overhead Clients

Fall is the perfect time to overhaul your Garage Door with Hanson Overhead, serving the North Bay communities. As Benjamin Franklin said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."  By taking care of minor issues now your garage door is ensured to work properly through a rainy winter season.  We can hope for a wet winter this year!

Schedule your appointment today and feel assured you will receive the quality and honest service provided by Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service!

Sonoma and Napa County Garage Door Safety After an Earthquake

On Sunday (August 24, 2014) our garage door service area was impacted by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake.  Our thoughts extend to those in our community whose homes and businesses are affected the most by this natural disaster.

Garage Door Safety is an important consideration following a strong seismic event. In 2010 the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety compiled a list of the Top 10 Structural Retrofits to reduce earthquake structural damage.  Bracing garage door openings was number 10 on the list. 

"Garages are particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage, and especially if there is living space above the garage. The narrow walls on either side of the garage opening must be able to support the seismic load that is transferred from the roof and additional living space above the garage (if one exists) into the foundation below. In order for these narrow walls to support this load, they must be properly braced. Bracing these walls is usually done by using steel bracing or specially detailed plywood panels as recommended by a registered professional engineer."

The complete article can be read at: https://www.disastersafety.org/blog/top-10-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-of-earthquake-damage/.  Although Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service of Santa Rosa does not perform structural retrofits, we can inspect the moving parts of your garage door system.

Garage Door Components that should be inspected following an earthquake:

• Garage Door rollers and tracks
• Garage Door Panels for structural damage
• Garage Door opener - electrical connections, chain or rails
• Garage Door opener sensors

Your garage door is the largest moving object attached to your home.  A 44-point garage door inspection can ensure the integrity of your garage door safety.

Again, we send the best regards to our Sonoma and Napa County communities!

Hanson Overhead of Sonoma County July Garage Door Repair Specials

During your busy summer schedule having a broken garage door spring can shut the door to Summer fun.  The Hanson Overhead of Santa Rosa solution is to repair questionable garage door and garage door openers before the problem becomes critical.

This month we are offering a $20 off Special on Broken Spring Replacement OR any Garage Door Opener Repair.

Give us a call at 707-526-7800 for your Sonoma County garage door repair needs.

Vaulted Garage Safety - Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service of Sonoma County

Is your Garage considered a Vault?

A Vault? You may ask… A vault is considered a closed space with only one entrance and exit. Obviously, for a garage, this would be the garage door.

Why is knowing about a Garage Vault Lock important?

If you happen to have a garage that is detached from your home, it will be very difficult for you to use your remote transmitter to open the garage door in the event there is a power outage. That’s right… Your car is trapped, and you need to get to work or take the kids to school.

What do you do with a Garage Vault Release Lock?

Aside from waiting for the power to come back on, there are two solutions to prevent this problem. The first is to have what called a ‘Vault Release Lock’ installed on your garage door. This is a cylinder lock that gets mounted to the center of the door. On the inside, there is a cable that attaches to your emergency release pull cord on your garage door opener. In the event of a power outage, or your automatic garage door opener fails, you can insert a key into the Vault Lock and pull the cord, thus disengaging the garage door from the garage door opener. Now you should be able to open the door manually.

Another option would be to have a garage door opener installed that has a Battery Backup System. Modern technology has provided us with garage door openers that use DC Motors. This not only provides a quiet, smooth operation of your garage door, but it also is what makes Battery Backup Systems possible. A typical Battery Backup will operate your door up to 10 times or hold a charge for up to 24 hours. This feature could be invaluable for those that aren't able to manually lift their garage door, or simply don’t want to bother with the inconvenience.

It is still recommended to have a Vault Release Lock installed regardless of if you have a Battery Backup Garage Door Opener. In the event, your opener should fail; you still have a means of opening your garage door.

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is fully equipped to handle either one of these projects for you! Ask about our Vault Release Locks and the Garage Door Openers we have to offer!