Sliding Patio Door Repair

Over time, sliding patio doors start to stick, drag or wobble. The usual culprits are dirt in the track, a bent track or worn rollers. Most problems can be fixed without replacing the door, and our roller replacements carry a 1-year warranty.

Know the Parts, Know the Fix

• Glass panel: affects energy efficiency and security; usually a sealed double-pane unit.
• Frame: vinyl, wood or aluminum; keeps the door rigid and sealed.
• Rollers and track: the wheels under the door ride on the bottom track; worn rollers are the #1 cause of sticking doors.
• Lock: a faulty latch is an open invitation; we repair or upgrade it.
• Latch, keeper and strike: must line up for the door to lock.
• Weatherstripping and seals: keep out drafts, rain and insects.

Common Sliding Door Problems We Fix

• Hard to slide or stuck — dirty or damaged track, flat-spotted rollers. We clean the track, replace rollers and adjust the height.
• Door jumps or bumps — rollers left too long wear grooves into the track; we replace rollers and repair or cap the track.
• Won't lock or latch — door out of alignment (often from the house settling) or a broken latch. We realign and replace hardware.
• Scratched, cracked or fogged glass — we replace the glass unit after carefully removing the stop moulding.
• Drafts and leaks — new weatherstripping, pile and bottom seals.
• Screen door problems — new screen rollers, frames and mesh.

Why Choose GVA for Sliding Door Repair

• Experienced technicians who repair and align every component
• Quality replacement rollers and hardware
• Prompt service across the Lower Mainland
• 1-year warranty on roller replacements
• Clear pricing before work begins

Keep Your Sliding Door Running Smoothly

• Keep the bottom track clean: vacuum, then wipe with a putty knife and denatured alcohol.
• Lightly lubricate rollers with silicone spray — don't oil the track, as oil collects grit.
• Don't force a sticking door; it wears the rollers faster.
• If the door is still hard to move after cleaning, the rollers are worn and need replacing.

Commercial and Strata Sliding Doors

Busy strata complexes, offices and storefronts wear out rollers, hinges and tracks faster. We adjust roller screws, replace worn rollers and hardware and restore secure locking with minimal disruption to residents and staff.

Sliding Door Repair Across Greater Vancouver

We repair sliding glass patio doors across Greater Vancouver. Below are some of the areas we serve most often.

North Vancouver gets heavy rain and many homes have view decks with older sliding doors. We regularly replace worn rollers and reseal frames on older homes in Lynn Valley, Deep Cove and the North Shore.

From Metrotown condos to Burnaby Mountain townhouses, we repair sliding patio doors for strata buildings and single-family homes throughout Burnaby.

Surrey is one of our busiest service areas. We repair sliding doors in Cloverdale, Fleetwood, South Surrey and Whalley — rollers, tracks, locks and glass.

Richmond condos and townhouses see heavy use of patio doors. We service strata buildings and single-family homes throughout Richmond, replacing rollers and repairing locks.

Delta and Tsawwassen are close to the water, and salt air accelerates wear on rollers and tracks. We replace corroded hardware and reseal frames in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta.

Port Moody and the Tri-Cities have a mix of newer townhouses and older homes. We repair sliding patio doors throughout Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Anmore.

New Westminster has a mix of older homes and newer highrises. We repair sliding doors in both — from heritage homes in Queens Park to strata towers on the waterfront.

We repair sliding patio doors across Coquitlam, from Burke Mountain new builds to older homes in Maillardville.

Langley Township and City of Langley have a wide range of home styles. We service sliding doors in Willoughby, Walnut Grove, Aldergrove and throughout the area.

We repair sliding patio doors across Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows — from older homes in Hammond and Haney to new builds in Silver Valley and Albion. Common jobs: worn rollers, bent tracks, broken latches and drafty seals.

Frequently Asked Questions