New Garage Door Installation
A new garage door is one of the most visible upgrades you can make to your home. We help you choose the right door, install it properly and haul the old one away — across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
A Smooth, Hassle-Free Installation
- 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 the Right Door for the West Coast
Greater Vancouver's long wet season and coastal air are hard on garage doors. Insulated steel, composite and well-sealed wood-look steel doors handle moisture best. Solid wood looks beautiful but needs regular refinishing to prevent rot. Aluminum full-view doors resist rust but dent more easily and need good seals. If your garage is attached or has a room above it, choose an insulated door for comfort and quieter operation.
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.
Our team will help you pick a door that suits your home and your exposure to rain, wind and salt air.
Why Choose Professionals for Your Installation
What our installers get right:
- 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
Why it matters: garage doors are heavy, torsion springs are under high tension and safety sensors must work correctly to protect people and cars.
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.
Our Installation Promise
Warranty protection
We install to the manufacturer’s specifications so your door warranty stays valid, and our workmanship is covered for 1 year.
Fully equipped crews
Trucks stocked with professional tools and parts.
Clean-up included
We take away the old door and leave the garage tidy.
Tested and explained
We test the door and show you how everything works before we leave.
Types of Garage Doors 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.
Track Options and High-Lift Conversions
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.
Replace One Section or the Whole Door?
If only one or two sections are damaged and the model is still made, replacing just those sections can extend the life of a door that otherwise works well. Colour matching can be difficult on older faded doors, and when several sections are damaged a new door is usually better value. A cracked, bent or loose panel is a safety risk — have it checked. Learn more about panel replacement →
Materials and Glass
Materials
Steel, aluminum, wood, wood composite, fibreglass and vinyl.
Glass options
Clear, insulated, frosted, obscure, tinted and decorative patterns.
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 and Sunshine Door. Openers from LiftMaster, Chamberlain and Linear.
How Much Does a New Garage Door Cost?
Typical installed prices (door, standard track and hardware, installation; before GST):
| Size | Traditional / Modern flush | Carriage house | Full-view glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 7 single | from $1,800 | from $1,900 | from $4,795 |
| 9 × 7 single | from $1,900 | from $2,000 | from $4,900 |
| 16 × 7 double | from $2,790 | from $2,840 | from $7,375 |
| 16 × 8 double | from $3,400 | from $3,450 | from $7,985 |
Options: R19 polyurethane insulation (+$530 single / +$945 double), woodgrain finishes, windows and openers. Prices before GST. Use the instant estimator →
See Our Work
A Note on Security
A working garage door matters for security: intruders often check the garage first because it gives them cover. A new door with a modern opener and sound hardware closes that gap.
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.