Laval & Greater Montreal
Garage Door Replacement in Laval & Greater Montreal
When repair no longer makes sense: full removal of the old door and a new insulated door with new tracks, hardware and springs.
What we do
Garage Door Replacement in Greater Montreal
Replacement is the right call when the door itself is the problem — rusted bottom sections, several dented or split panels, delaminated insulation, or a single-skin door on a heated garage.
We quote replacement honestly against repair. If new springs and rollers will give you another decade of service, we will say so.
What the job includes
- Assess whether repair or replacement is the better value
- Remove and dispose of the old door, track and hardware
- Supply and install a new insulated or non-insulated door
- Install new tracks, rollers, hinges, brackets and springs
- Reuse or replace the opener depending on condition and door weight
- Seal the perimeter and bottom against snow, water and drafts
Common problems
What usually goes wrong
These are the failures we are actually called out for, and what each one usually means.
Rust creeping up from the bottom section
Road salt and standing meltwater attack the bottom of the door first. Once the bottom section is perforated, the door's structure is compromised.
A vehicle impact across several sections
A single dented section can often be replaced. Damage that has bent the struts or several panels usually costs more to patch than to replace.
An old door that is simply too heavy and too loud
Older wood and single-skin steel doors are heavy, noisy and poorly sealed. Modern insulated sections are lighter per square foot and far quieter.
Our process
How the job runs
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Step 1
Contact AAL Garage Doors and describe what the door is doing.
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Step 2
A technician diagnoses the door, opener and hardware on site.
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Step 3
We explain what is wrong, what it takes to fix it and what it costs.
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Step 4
We complete the work with parts sized for your door.
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Step 5
We balance, cycle and safety-test the whole system before leaving.
Why AAL
Why homeowners call us back
- A straight answer on repair versus replacement
- Old door removed and disposed of
- New hardware and correctly sized springs, not reused parts
- One team for measurement, installation and follow-up service
Fastest diagnosis
Send a photo of the problem
A picture of the spring above your door, the opener unit, or the way the door is sitting tells us more in ten seconds than a phone call does in ten minutes. Send one and you get a real assessment — including when the fix is something you can do yourself.
- The spring bar above the door
- The opener unit and its model label
- How the door sits when it stops
- Any frayed cable near the bottom bracket
Ready when you are
Attach photos straight to the quote form, or send them over WhatsApp if that is easier.
Reviews
Garage Door Replacement — what customers say
Jobs like yours, across Laval, Montreal and the surrounding suburbs.
“Had them replace a 1970s door on our Laval-des-Rapides bungalow. Insulated sections, new tracks, new hardware, springs sized for the actual weight. The garage is noticeably warmer and the heating bill has shown it.”
Josée M.
Laval-des-Rapides, Laval · November 2025
“Spring went on a Sunday morning with the car locked inside and my wife needed to be at work. Sent a photo over WhatsApp, got a straight answer on what it was and what it would cost before anyone drove out. Both springs replaced and the door is quieter than it has been in years.”
Marc-André L.
Chomedey, Laval · February 2026
“Two other companies told me the whole door needed replacing. These guys came out, found a bent track and worn rollers, fixed both, and charged a fraction of what I was quoted elsewhere. Honest is the word I would use.”
Sylvie T.
Sainte-Dorothée, Laval · January 2026
Service areas
Garage Door Replacement across Greater Montreal
We provide garage door replacement across every area below. Each has its own page with local detail — the housing stock, the failure patterns and what to expect in that specific area.
Pricing
What actually drives the price
No two garage door jobs price the same, and any company quoting you a firm number before seeing the door is guessing. Here is what changes the figure — you get the real one after the diagnosis, before any work starts.
| Job | What moves the price | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion spring replacement | Door weight and height, single vs matched pair, spring cycle rating | Always replaced in pairs on a two-spring door so balance is kept. |
| Cable replacement | Whether drums need re-spooling, condition of the bottom brackets | Usually paired with a balance check, since a snapped cable means the door ran uneven. |
| Opener repair | Gear kit vs logic board vs sensors, brand and age of unit | A stripped nylon gear is a repair. A failed board on a 15-year-old unit often is not worth it. |
| Opener replacement | Chain, belt or wall-mount; horsepower for door weight; accessories | Belt drive is worth it when there is a bedroom above the garage. |
| Panel / section replacement | Availability of a matching section, insulated vs non-insulated | Has to be ordered to match — this is the one job that is rarely same-visit. |
| Full door replacement | Size, insulation R-value, window inserts, new tracks and hardware | Includes correctly sized springs and a re-set opener, not just the door. |
Fastest way to a real number: send a photo of the door, the spring above it, or the opener unit. WhatsApp is usually quickest — you often get an assessment back before a technician is dispatched.
FAQ
Garage Door Replacement questions
How do I know whether to repair or replace?
Look at the sections. If the panels are sound and only hardware has failed, repair is almost always the better value. If the sections are rusted, split, badly dented or uninsulated on a heated garage, replacement solves the underlying problem.
Can I replace just one panel?
Often yes, if the model and colour are still available. It is a good option for a single impact-damaged section — see garage door panel replacement.
Will a new door make the garage warmer?
In an attached or heated garage a well-sealed insulated door makes a clear difference, mostly by eliminating the air leaks around a warped old door.
Can I keep my existing opener?
If it is in good condition and rated for the new door's weight, yes. We check the drive, gear and safety sensors before recommending reuse.
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Need Garage Door Replacement?
Send a photo of the problem and we will tell you what it actually needs — often before a technician is dispatched.
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