My Garage Door Is Crooked When Closed - How to Fix It

It is incredibly frustrating to pull into your driveway and notice your garage door crooked when closed, especially when it was working perfectly just the day before. You might see a visible gap on one side while the other side sits flush against the pavement, or maybe the whole thing just looks like it's leaning at a weird angle. Beyond just looking bad, a crooked door is a sign that something is mechanically wrong, and ignoring it usually leads to a much bigger (and more expensive) repair down the line. ...

February 23, 2026 · 7 min · Maren Salamanca