Free referral line · Ottawa, Kanata, Barrhaven & Orléans
Garage door broken? One free call connects you to a local Ottawa repair company.
Press one key for what's wrong and your call goes straight to an independent local garage door company. If they can't pick up, the line tries a second company right away.
- Free for callers
- Day or night
- Not sure what's wrong? Just stay on the line
What's wrong with your door?
Pick yours to see what it usually means, or call now and press one key.
Not sure what's wrong?Answer a quick question or two to find the likely problem and whether the door is safe to use.Broken garage door spring
A loud bang from the garage, often on a cold morning; a visible gap in the coiled spring above the door.
Garage door opener repair
The opener hums or clicks but the door doesn't move; the door starts closing, then reverses back up.
Garage door off track or cable broken
The door is crooked or one side is lower than the other; rollers have come out of the track.
New garage door installation
Repeated repairs on an old door; cracked, rotted or badly dented panels.
Emergency garage door repair
Your car is trapped inside; the door is stuck open and your home isn't secure.
How it works
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Call (343) 633-2631
Day or night, from anywhere in Ottawa. A short recorded greeting explains how the line works.
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Press one key
Spring, opener, off track, new door or anything else. Not sure? Stay on the line and you'll still be connected.
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Talk to a local company
The line tells you the company's name, then puts you straight through. They quote and book the job with you directly.
Garage door repair in Kanata, Barrhaven, Orléans and across Ottawa
One number for every neighbourhood. When you're connected, give your address so the company can confirm they serve it.
Garage door repair in Kanata
If a 1990s or 2000s home still has its original springs and opener, they're likely past their typical life. Newer doors in Kanata Lakes and Morgan's Grant tend to have opener and sensor trouble first.
Including Bridlewood, Glen Cairn, Katimavik-Hazeldean, Kanata Lakes
Garage door repair in Barrhaven
Builder-grade springs in Half Moon Bay, Stonebridge and Chapman Mills homes are typically rated for fewer cycles, so many wear out around the 7–12 year mark.
Including Half Moon Bay, Stonebridge, Chapman Mills, Longfields
Garage door repair in Orléans
Wind-driven snow against the bottom seal and doors frozen to the driveway are common winter problems here. Prefer service in French? Ask for a bilingual technician.
Including Avalon, Fallingbrook, Convent Glen, Queenswood Heights
Also across Ottawa
Before you call: is it safe to use the door?
If you heard a loud bang, the door is crooked, or a cable is hanging loose, stop using the door and unplug the opener. Springs and cables are under a lot of tension, and a door with a broken spring can drop suddenly. Don't try to adjust springs yourself — leave that to a technician.
Car trapped or door stuck open? Call (343) 633-2631 now and tell the company it's urgent. Overnight calls go to a local company that lists 24-hour service.
If the door is fully closed and the opener won't move it, pull the opener's red release cord and try lifting the door by hand. If it lifts normally, the problem is more likely the opener, its safety sensors or the remote. Never pull the release cord while the door is open. See opener repair for a few things to check first.
What does garage door repair cost in Ottawa?
Most common repairs land in the low hundreds of dollars. Published Ottawa price guides put a single torsion spring at roughly $200–$400 installed, and a new single steel door from about $800 to $3,500 depending on insulation and style. Our Ottawa garage door repair cost guide compares published prices from several sources.
Common questions
Is it really free to call?
Yes. We don't charge callers anything, and right now the companies don't pay us either. You pay the garage door company directly, and only for work you agree to.
What happens when I call?
A short recorded greeting, then a one-key menu: spring, opener, off track, new door or anything else. Not sure what's wrong? Just stay on the line and you'll be connected anyway. The line tells you which independent local garage door company you're being connected to, then puts you straight through. That company quotes and books the job. If they can't pick up, we try a second company, and if neither can, we text you both companies' names and numbers.
Are you a garage door company?
No. Ottawa Garage Door Help is an independent, free referral service. We don't send technicians or set prices. When you call, we connect you directly to an independent local garage door company that does the work.
Do you cover Kanata, Barrhaven and Orléans?
Yes. The same number works across Ottawa, including Kanata, Barrhaven, Orléans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester and Manotick. When you're connected, give your address so the company can confirm they serve it.
How fast can someone come?
That depends on the company and the time of day. Many Ottawa garage door companies offer same-day service, and some offer evening and emergency calls. Tell the company if your car is trapped or the door is stuck open.
Can I call at night?
Yes. Between 10pm and 7am your call goes to a local company that lists 24-hour service. Whether a technician comes that night or first thing in the morning is up to the company. After-hours surcharges are common, so ask about them up front.
Door still broken? One call, one key, and you're through.
Free for callers · Day or night · Anywhere in Ottawa
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