The drive over
We go Steveston Highway, Highway 99, the Oak Street Bridge, then Cambie Street and the Cambie Street Bridge through downtown and over the Lions Gate Bridge. Plan on 35 to 55 minutes. The bridge sets the pace. We load the truck before we leave so the trip is not wasted.
We cover Ambleside, Dundarave, the British Properties, Hollyburn, Cedardale, Park Royal, West Bay and out to Horseshoe Bay.
Emergency garage door repair West Van calls
Broken springs
A bang and then a door that will not move almost always means a spring. In this damp air rust forms inside the coils and the spring snaps early. Do not force the door. A wide double door with a broken spring is very heavy.
Snapped cables
Grit and road salt off the highway get into the cable strands at the bottom bracket. When a cable frays through, the door hangs crooked and the opener strains. We replace both cables and rebalance the door.
Doors off track
Heavy doors on wide garages can push the horizontal track outward over time, more so when the lag bolts sit in old framing that has dried and shrunk. One cracked roller is often all it takes to drop the door out of the track.
Openers after a windstorm
Winter windstorms knock out power and the surge when it comes back can kill an opener board. Older chain drives also strip gears when a frozen door fights the first run of the morning. We carry boards for the common brands.
How the call goes
When you call (778) 873-7282 we ask for the address and the door type. Single or double, wood or steel, torsion or extension. That way the right parts are on the truck before we leave Richmond. You get the price before any work starts.
Emergency garage door repair West Van is a long drive
We will be straight about it. We are a Richmond shop and West Van is one of our longer trips. Most emergency garage door repair West Van calls we take are springs and cables, and we carry both. If your car is stuck inside and you need to be somewhere, tell us. We will tell you honestly if we can make it in time.
Freeze and thaw
From November to March cold nights and sunny days make the track grow and shrink every day. That loosens track bolts and cracks old nylon rollers. A fall tune up catches most of it.
West Vancouver emergency FAQ
Is it safe to lift the door by hand if a spring is broken?
Only if you pull the red release and the door stays put when lifted halfway. If it feels heavy, leave it closed and wait for us.
Do you charge extra for an emergency call in West Vancouver?
A surcharge may apply depending on the area. We quote it before we come out. The on site assessment is free.
Can you get into a gated community?
Yes. Give us the gate code when you book so we are not held up at the entrance.
Call now
For emergency garage door repair in West Vancouver call (778) 873-7282. We answer 24/7.