Garage Door Installation
A new garage door is only as good as its installation. Our own technicians measure, install, balance and test every door, then haul your old one away.
What Every Installation Includes
- A free, written quote before any work starts
- A clear installation date and time
- A heads-up when your technician is on the way
- Removal and disposal of your old door
- Correct springs and cables matched to the new door's weight
- Safety-sensor alignment and opener adjustment
- A full test and a walk-through of how to use and care for your door
- A clean work area when we leave
- A 1-year warranty on parts and labour, plus the manufacturer's warranty on the door
Choosing a Door for Vancouver's Climate
Our weather is wet for much of the year, with the occasional hard freeze and hot, dry summer days.
Steel
Our top pick for most homes. Insulated steel resists moisture, holds its finish and needs little upkeep.
Wood composite and fibreglass
The look of wood without the rot. They handle rain and temperature swings well.
Real wood
Beautiful and fully customizable, but it must be sealed on all six sides and refinished every year or two to prevent rot and warping.
Aluminum and glass
Aluminum doesn't rust and suits modern full-view designs, but it dents more easily and insulates less than steel unless you choose insulated glass.
Not sure? Our team will help you pick a door that suits your home, your budget and how you use your garage.
Why Choose Our Installers
A garage door is the heaviest moving object in your home, and a poor installation is a safety risk. Our technicians:
- Balance the door with springs and cables sized to its exact weight
- Install the opener so it doesn't strain the door or itself
- Use the correct panels, hinges and number of hinges for your door
- Inspect and correct the tracks
- Align the safety sensors and test the auto-reverse
- Install everything to the manufacturer's specifications, so your door warranty stays valid
Preparing for Installation Day
- Clear the driveway and the area inside the garage door so we can work safely.
- If your garage has electrical issues, have an electrician check the wiring and outlet for the opener before installation day.
- Be home at the end of the job to approve the work, watch the final test and ask questions.
New Garage Door Types We Install
Sectional
Panels hinged together that roll up along tracks into the garage. The most common residential door.
Roll-up
A single curtain that coils above the opening. Common in commercial buildings and where ceiling space is limited.
Side-hinged
Opens outward like barn doors. Simple and good for workshops.
Slide-to-the-side
Slides along the wall. Useful where there's little headroom.
Canopy
A one-piece door that tilts up and out, leaving part of the door outside when open.
Garage Door Opener Types
Chain drive
Durable and affordable, but louder.
Belt drive
Quiet and low-maintenance.
Screw drive
Few parts; best for lighter doors.
Wall-mount (jackshaft)
Mounts beside the door and frees up the ceiling.
Direct drive
The motor moves along a fixed chain, making it very quiet.
High-Lift Conversions and Low-Headroom Solutions
High-lift conversion
If your ceiling is tall, we can raise the door's track so the door opens higher and leaves room for a lift, a taller vehicle or overhead storage. This needs new vertical track above the opening and several replacement parts.
Low headroom
Low-headroom track kits let us fit a sectional door where clearance is tight.
Track lift types
Standard lift (curves straight back), vertical lift (runs up the wall, common in commercial buildings) and high lift (runs partway up the wall before curving back).
Panel and Section Replacement
Panels take the brunt of rain, wind and the occasional bumper. If one or two sections are cracked, bent or loose but the rest of the door is sound, we can often replace only the damaged sections, as long as your model is still made. It's more affordable than a new door. We'll inspect and tell you honestly which option makes more sense.
Materials and Glass
Materials
Steel, aluminum, wood, wood composite, fibreglass and vinyl.
Glass options
Decorative glass options include Fluid, Soft, Screen, Sandblasted, Azur and Chinchilla glass, among others.
Common Garage Door Sizes
Single
8' or 9' wide × 7' tall (8' tall options available)
Double
16' wide × 7' tall (18' and 8' tall options available)
RV and oversized
Taller and wider custom sizes
Custom sizes
Available for most models
Brands We Supply
Amarr, Hörmann, Steel-Craft, Wayne Dalton, Overhead Door, Sunshine Doors and North West Door. Openers from LiftMaster, Chamberlain and Linear. (We no longer supply Clopay doors.)
See Our Work
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready for a New Garage Door?
We've installed garage doors across Burnaby, Vancouver and the whole Lower Mainland since 2015. Call 604.398.4009 or request a free quote.