If your garage door is broken in Clareview, call 780-908-0907. We repair springs, cables, rollers, tracks, sensors and openers on houses, townhouses and row houses in Clareview, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to you from our shop on Chappelle Rd. SW in Edmonton. A service call and diagnosis typically costs $90 to $130 plus GST, and you approve the written price before we start.
A broken spring or cable can drop the door without warning. If you heard a loud bang, the door will not lift or a cable is hanging loose, stop using the door. Do not pull on it, do not use the red release handle with the door open and do not try to fix it yourself. Keep people, pets and vehicles clear and call us.
What Goes Wrong With Garage Doors in Clareview
Clareview is an area of northeast Edmonton made up of several neighbourhoods, including Belmont, Kernohan, Hairsine, Kirkness, Bannerman and Sifton Park. City Council adopted the Clareview plan in 1972. The City says most of Belmont was built between 1975 and 1977. In Kernohan, 53.8 percent of homes were built in the 1970s, 10.9 percent in the 1980s and 27.3 percent in the 1990s (2001 census, on Wikipedia). So many garage doors here are 25 to 50 years old. These are the problems we see most:
- Worn springs and cables. See spring replacement and cable replacement.
- Rollers, hinges and tracks that are worn or loose. See roller replacement and track repair.
- Old openers with tired gears, boards or sensors. See opener repair and installation.
- Dented or damaged panels. See panel replacement.
- Noisy doors that carry through shared walls.
Our general garage door repair service covers the rest.
Townhouse and Row-House Garage Doors
Clareview has many townhouses and row houses. In Kernohan, about 20 percent of homes are row houses and 5 percent are low-rise condos, and the City says most of Hairsine is row houses or low-rise apartments. If your garage door belongs to a unit in a complex, work through these steps:
- Check who pays. Read your condo bylaws, or ask the board or property manager. In some complexes the board covers the door, and in others the owner does.
- Ask whether the board needs to approve the repair, or approve the contractor.
- Ask us for a written price. We list the problem, the parts and the total, and we can put it in a form your board can read.
- Tell us if the door is a shared or matching style. Some complexes want the same look on every door.
- Keep the invoice. If the board pays you back, it will want a copy.
If several units in your complex have the same problem, tell us. We can look at each door and give a written price for each one. For buildings with shared overhead doors, see our commercial overhead door service page.
A Noisy Garage Door Is a Problem for Your Neighbours Too
In a row house, the garage door can be heard in the next unit. This table shows what the sound usually means:
| What you hear | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Squeaking | Dry hinges or rollers | Lubricate the moving parts |
| Grinding or scraping | A worn roller or a bent track | Book a visit. Do not force the door |
| Rattling | Loose track bolts or brackets | Tighten the hardware or book a visit |
| Loud banging when the door opens or closes | A door out of balance, or a loose cable | Stop using the door and call us |
| A loud motor or chain | A worn opener | Check the door balance first, then the opener |
Lubricating the rollers, hinges and springs once or twice a year helps. Use a garage door lubricant, not a heavy grease. Quieter opener types are also available, and we can tell you which suit your door. See opener repair and installation and garage door maintenance service.
Older Homes and Doors in Clareview
For a house built in the 1970s or 1980s, the garage door may be original or may have been replaced more than once. A standard spring is rated for about 10,000 cycles, which is about 9 years at three cycles a day. So most original springs have been replaced, and cables, rollers and openers are often due. If the door is straight and the panels are sound, repair is usually worth it. If it is damaged or needs repairs every year, we give you the price of a new door as well. A new insulated single door installed typically costs $2,200 to $3,800 plus GST, and a double $2,800 to $5,000 plus GST. See garage door installation and insulated garage doors.
Clareview Streets We Serve
We serve all of Clareview, including:
- Belmont, Kernohan, Hairsine, Kirkness, Bannerman and Sifton Park
- Streets near Victoria Trail and 137 Avenue
- Streets near 50 Street and 153 Avenue
- Streets near the Clareview LRT station and the Kennedale Ravine
Our McConachie page covers the far northeast: McConachie. Our Castle Downs page covers the north: Castle Downs. If your street is not listed, call us and we will tell you if we can come.
Getting to Clareview
Our shop is on Chappelle Rd. SW, and Clareview is in northeast Edmonton, on the other side of the city, so the drive depends on the time of day, traffic and the weather. We do not promise a time we cannot keep. When you call, we give you an arrival window for your address. Doors that are stuck open, off the track or hanging on a loose cable come first.
For a repair that is not urgent, book early in the day. See our same-day garage door repair page for how same-day booking works and our emergency garage door repair page for after-hours calls.
Garage Door Repair Cost in Clareview
These are typical prices for the Edmonton area, plus GST. We confirm your exact price in writing before we start.
| Repair | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Service call and diagnosis | $90 to $130 |
| Spring replacement, pair, standard door | $280 to $450 |
| Cable replacement, pair, standard door | $180 to $320 |
| Roller replacement, full set | $150 to $260 |
| Off-track door reset and realignment | $150 to $300 (more if the track is bent) |
| Sensor cleaning and realignment | $90 to $150 |
| Opener repair (remotes, limit settings, simple parts) | $120 to $180 |
Heavier doors, insulated doors, double doors and large shop doors cost more because the parts and the labour are bigger. After-hours and travel charges, if any, are told to you before the work begins.
Other Garage Door Work We Do in Clareview
Along with repairs and new doors, we also do:
- Keypad and remote installation and programming
- Weatherstripping and bottom seal replacement
- Window inserts for garage doors
- Garage door painting
- New door installation. See garage door installation.
Ask us when you call.
How a Repair Visit Works
- Call or send a photo. We tell you what is likely wrong and give you a price range.
- We give you an arrival window.
- We inspect the whole door. We show you what we find, since one failed part often comes with another.
- You approve a written price. Nothing starts until you say yes.
- We repair and test. We check the balance and test the safety reverse and the sensors before we leave.
Why Clareview Homeowners Call Fix in Budget
- We find the cause. We check the whole door, so you pay for the repairs that matter.
- Price before work. You see a written price and approve it first.
- Open 24/7. Doors fail at night, on weekends and on holidays. We answer.
- We know the cold. We work in Edmonton and the surrounding area and know what the winters do to doors.
- Safety first. We do not bypass sensors, and we test the balance and the safety reverse on every job.
- Straight answers on timing. We give you an arrival window and tell you the full price before we start.
Also Serving Nearby Neighbourhoods
We also repair garage doors in McConachie and Castle Downs.
Garage Door Repair in Clareview FAQs
How much does garage door repair cost in Clareview?
A service call and diagnosis typically costs $90 to $130 plus GST. A spring pair typically costs $280 to $450, a cable pair $180 to $320 and a roller set $150 to $260. We confirm the exact price in writing before we start.
Do you charge extra to come to Clareview?
We tell you the full price, including any travel or after-hours charge, before we start, and you approve it first. Call us with your address and we will confirm the price for your visit.
Who pays for a townhouse garage door repair?
It depends on your condo bylaws. In some complexes the board covers the door, and in others the owner does. Check your bylaws or ask the board or property manager. We give you a written price that lists the problem, the parts and the total.
Can you give my condo board a written quote?
Yes. We list the problem, the parts to be replaced and the total, and you can pass it to your board for approval. If several units have the same problem, we can look at each door and give a separate written price.
Why is my garage door so loud?
Squeaking usually means dry hinges or rollers. Grinding means a worn roller or bent track. Banging means the door is out of balance or a cable is loose, so stop using it and call us. Lubricating the moving parts once or twice a year helps.
How old are the garage doors in Clareview?
The Clareview plan was adopted in 1972, and most homes were built from the 1970s to the 1990s. Many doors are 25 to 50 years old, though many have had parts replaced. If you are not sure what is original, we check on the visit.
Do I need to replace both springs if one breaks?
Yes, we recommend it. Both springs have been through the same number of cycles, so if one has broken, the other is usually close behind. Replacing both also keeps the door balanced.
Should I try to fix a broken spring myself?
No. Springs and cables are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury. If you heard a bang, the door will not lift or a cable is loose, stop using the door and call us.
Call Fix in Budget for Garage Door Repair in Clareview
Tell us what your door is doing and we will tell you what we need and how fast we can be there. Call 780-908-0907 or request a quote. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
