Garage Door Replacement and Installation in Vancouver
Swap a tired, drafty or dented door for a new one
A garage door replacement removes the old door and fits a new one in its place. It can be steel, wood-look or glass, insulated or not, single or double. Garage Door Repairs Vancouver quotes new doors and replacements across Metro Vancouver. Call (604) 216-9380 or send the form with the size of your opening to ask for a quote.
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Is it time to replace my garage door, or just repair it?
Replacement starts to make sense when the door is old, keeps needing repairs, or no longer does what you want from it. No single sign decides it, so weigh them together.
InterNACHI, the home inspectors' association, puts the expected life of a garage door at 20 to 25 years. A door in that range that also needs a new spring or cable is worth a second look. The trade-off is spending on parts for a door near the end of its life.
If the door is younger and the problem is a single part, a repair is usually the place to start. See garage door repairs across Metro Vancouver.
Which kind of new garage door suits a Vancouver home?
Steel doors come insulated or non-insulated, and that is the first decision. Insulation matters most for an attached garage, a heated one, or one used as a workshop or gym.
Insulated steel doors are filled with either polyurethane or polystyrene foam, compared in the table below. Treat a listed R-value as a rough guide. DASMA, the door industry association, notes the figure is calculated for one section of the door, not tested on the whole door.
Real wood looks warm but needs more upkeep in a wet climate, as the maintenance guide explains. A wood-look steel door is one way to get the style with less upkeep.
Windows let daylight into the garage and change the look from the street. They are a style choice, so mention them when you ask for a quote. Common sizes are 8 or 9 feet wide for a single door and 16 feet wide for a double.
| Door type | Suits | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Non-insulated steel | Detached or unheated garages used for parking | The lowest-cost option |
| Insulated steel, polystyrene | Attached garages on a budget | Less insulation than polyurethane at the same thickness |
| Insulated steel, polyurethane | Attached, heated or lived-in garages | About twice the insulation of polystyrene at equal thickness |
| Real wood | Homes where the look comes first | Needs regular refinishing in wet weather |
| Custom, premium or glass | A design-led front of house | The highest price band |
What happens to my opener when the door is replaced?
A working opener can often stay, but an older one may be worth replacing at the same time. InterNACHI puts typical opener life at 10 to 15 years. An opener that went in with the old door may well be past that age.
Safety is the other reason to look at it. Openers made since the early 1990s have automatic reversal and photo-eyes, and an opener from before then may not have that protection. If you are unsure about yours, ask about it when you price the door, or read about opener repair and new openers.
I live in a strata townhouse. Can I choose any door?
Not without checking first. Read your strata bylaws before you order, because a strata may set rules on garage door style and colour, and on how replacements are handled. If anything is unclear, ask your strata council or property manager what applies to your complex. Then share any rules with us when you ask for a quote.
Do I need a permit to replace a garage door?
Swapping a door in the same opening generally does not need a permit in Canada, according to HomeStars' 2026 replacement guide. Widening the opening, changing the header above it, or turning two single doors into one double is structural work and usually does need one. Rules are set locally, so check with your municipality before work that changes the opening.
How much does a new garage door cost in Vancouver?
A new single steel door, supplied and installed, typically runs $1,500 to $2,500 in Metro Vancouver. Doubles, custom designs and removal of the old door are priced in the table below.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New single steel door, supplied and installed | $1,500 to $2,500 |
| New double steel door, mid-range, supplied and installed | $2,800 to $4,500 |
| Custom, premium or glass doors | $5,000 to $10,000 or more |
| Old door removal and disposal, when billed separately | $100 to $250 |
Typical Metro Vancouver market ranges, 2026, before tax. Where these prices come from
Repair prices for springs, cables and openers are in the Vancouver garage door repair cost guide. New doors are quoted across the region, including Surrey and Coquitlam.
New garage door questions
Will an insulated garage door lower my heating bill?
It can help most when the garage is attached to the house or heated. One Canadian door maker suggests at least R-10 for an attached garage and more if you heat it, while a detached unheated garage needs little. Weatherstripping around the door matters as much as the foam inside it.
Does a new garage door need maintenance?
Yes, a little, mainly the bottom seal and the moving hardware. See garage door maintenance for the checks and how often to do them.
What do I need to measure before asking for a quote?
Measure the width and height of the opening in feet and note whether it is a single or double. Add whether the garage is attached and heated, and whether you want insulation or windows. Those details help make the quote accurate.
Is removing the old door part of the price?
It depends on the company. Some include it, others list removal and disposal as a separate line, so ask that it is shown on your quote before you compare prices.
Last updated October 27, 2026
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