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Garage door repair & installation in Victoria

Serving Victoria, Saanich, the West Shore, Sooke & the Saanich Peninsula

4.9 from 1,836+ Google reviews

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  • The Tedford Garage Doors Victoria shop with Tedford vans lined up out front
  • Two Tedford technicians beside a Tedford van with the bear mascot
  • The Tedford crew lined up in front of a Tedford service van
Two Tedford technicians standing beside a Tedford service van painted with the bear mascot

Why Tedford Doors

  • Licensed & insured

    Fully licensed and insured in BC, so your home and our crew are covered.

  • Same-day & emergency service

    Repair calls are handled the day you call, subject to technician availability, with emergency repairs after hours.

  • Upfront pricing

    A technician runs a 34-point safety check first, then you get a free, upfront quote with no hidden costs before any work begins.

  • 40+ years on the Island

    Family-owned since 1984 and fixing Victoria garage doors for four decades.

What customers say

4.9 from 1,836+ Google reviews

  • “From booking to service, everything was smooth. Jose was friendly, professional, and efficient, and I was able to get an appointment quickly. The issue was resolved fast, and what stood out was the complete inspection—Jose identified a potential safety risk and addressed it right away. Excellent service and peace of mind.”
    Wan H. via Google
  • “I would recommend Tedford for your garage door replacement. Our installer Nigel was very knowledgeable and efficient. He was polite, professional and a great problem solver. Our new garage door is awesome and we love how it improves the overall look of our house. Thanks to Nigel and the rest of the team!”
    Connie H. via Google
  • “Our technician, Jason was very personable and he did a great job of explaining the various options and features of the garage door openers they carry. The installation was done in a timely and professional manner.”
    Mike P. via Google

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Map of the South Island communities Tedford Garage Doors serves from its Victoria shop, from Sooke and the West Shore to Mill Bay, the Saanich Peninsula and the Gulf IslandsEsquimaltMetchosinPender IslandMayne IslandGaliano IslandSaturna IslandSaanichOak BayView RoyalLangfordColwoodSookeMill Bay & Shawnigan LakeCentral SaanichSidney & North SaanichSalt Spring IslandVictoria

Proudly serving Greater Victoria & the South Island

Our trucks leave 723B Vanalman Ave stocked with American-made springs, rollers, safety sensors and openers, so many repairs are finished on the first visit.

Also serving Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Port Renfrew, Pender Island, Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Saturna Island and the rest of the South Island. All service areas

Members of the Tedford Garage Doors Victoria team in Tedford jackets in front of a Tedford service van

Meet your Victoria team

Our Victoria technicians stay up to date on industry-leading training and treat every customer the way they would treat family and friends, with respect and care. Every tech on the truck is Tedford-trained and backed by the same family that has served Vancouver Island since 1984.

Frequently asked questions

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Does Tedford offer same-day garage door repair in Victoria?

Tedford Garage Doors offers same-day service for garage door repairs in Victoria, subject to technician availability, and emergency repairs after hours. Service trucks are stocked with American-made springs, upgraded nylon rollers and replacement safety sensors, so broken springs, snapped cables, off-track doors and openers that have stopped responding can often be put right in one trip.

Office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:15 am – 4:45 pm; phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and technicians are on call for emergency repairs after hours. Before any work starts, your technician runs a 34-point safety check, explains what failed and gives you options with a free, upfront quote. To get on the schedule, call Tedford or use Book Online.

How do I get a price on a new garage door from Tedford?

To get a price on a new garage door, call Tedford or book online for a free estimate, and you get an upfront quote with no hidden costs once the opening has been measured. Every door is priced individually because size, construction, insulation and style all change the cost. A single-car steel door without insulation sits at the lower end, while an insulated double door, a carriage-house design with decorative hardware, added windows or a full-view aluminum and glass door costs more.

Tedford offers Clopay doors in good, better and best levels, along with Amarr, Garaga, Steelcraft and Northwest Door, so you can compare options side by side. Insulated doors are worth considering for attached garages, since they help keep the space warmer and quieter through wet Victoria winters. Tedford currently offers $100 off a new residential door with install.

Does Tedford repair and replace garage door openers?

Tedford Garage Doors repairs and replaces chain-drive, belt-drive and smart Wi-Fi garage door openers across Greater Victoria, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Craftsman and Guardian, and services all makes and models. It is also a LiftMaster Authorized Dealer for new opener installs, and select LiftMaster models carry lifetime motor and belt parts warranties. Common opener faults include safety sensors that stop the door from closing, worn drive gears, remotes and keypads that no longer respond, and wall controls that have failed.

When an opener is old, loud or missing modern safety and smart features, your technician will tell you whether a repair still makes sense or a replacement is the better value, and the estimate on a new opener is free. New openers installed by Tedford currently come with $50 off.

Which communities does Tedford serve from its Victoria shop?

Tedford's Victoria shop serves Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands: Victoria, James Bay, Saanich, Gordon Head, Cordova Bay, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Highlands, Langford, Colwood, Royal Bay, Metchosin, Sooke, East Sooke, Milnes Landing, Saseenos, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Central Saanich, Saanichton, Brentwood Bay, North Saanich, Sidney, Goldstream, Millstream, Malahat, Bamberton, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Salt Spring Island, Fulford Harbour, Vesuvius Bay, Pender Island, Galiano Island, Mayne Island and Saturna Island.

The shop is at 723B Vanalman Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 3B6, and Tedford handles residential garage doors across that area and commercial doors from Victoria up to Nanaimo. Same-day service is available, subject to technician availability, and Gulf Islands visits are booked ahead by phone or online. Travel charges apply to Gulf Islands trips and to locations past Sooke, because of the ferry crossings and longer drives, and are discussed when you book. Homes from Cowichan Bay and Duncan north to the Comox Valley are looked after by the sister location, Tedford Garage Doors Nanaimo.

Is Tedford Garage Doors licensed and insured in BC?

Tedford Garage Doors is licensed and insured in BC, so your home and the crew are covered while your door is repaired or installed. Its technicians are fully licensed, trained professionals, including Canadian Door Institute (CDI) certified technicians, and the company carries WorkSafeBC coverage. Tedford is also a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer and a LiftMaster Authorized Dealer.

The family-owned company has worked on Vancouver Island garage doors since 1984, and the Victoria location has a rating of 4.9 from 1,836+ Google reviews. When you compare companies, check their licensing, insurance, track record and whether they give you a price before starting.

Does Tedford install and service commercial overhead doors?

Yes. Tedford's Victoria location sells, installs and services commercial overhead doors from Victoria up to Nanaimo, for auto shops, RV buildings, warehouses, retail stores and government buildings, and contractors and new construction projects are welcome. The range covers Clopay's commercial lines, from insulated steel sectional doors and aluminum full-view doors to roll-up sheet doors, rolling steel doors and custom-engineered doors.

Specialty products include rolling steel fire doors, counter shutters and MobilFlex security grilles. A site visit comes first, so the door, hardware and operator are sized to the opening and how the building is used. See the Commercial page for the full list, or call to book a site visit.

What should I do if my garage door breaks after hours or on a weekend?

If your garage door breaks outside office hours, call Tedford: phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and technicians are on call for emergency repairs after hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:15 am – 4:45 pm, and an after-hours charge applies to emergency visits outside office hours.

Until a technician arrives, keep people and pets away from the door, unplug the opener and don't try to force a door that is crooked or has a broken spring or cable. If the door is stuck open, lock the door between the garage and the house. Problems that aren't urgent, such as a noisy door or a remote that only works up close, can be booked online for the next available appointment.

How do I book a garage door repair, installation or maintenance visit with Tedford?

You can book Tedford Garage Doors by calling the number at the top of this page or by using the Book Online button on any page of this website. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:15 am – 4:45 pm, and phones are answered 24/7.

When you get in touch, describe what the door is doing (a loud bang, a door hanging crooked, an opener that hums but doesn't move), roughly how old the door is and the make if you know it. That helps the technician prepare, though an accurate price needs the technician to see the door system in person. If one of the current specials applies, mention it when you call or book online. Once you're booked, the appointment confirmation comes by text and email.

Which garage door and opener brands does Tedford install?

Tedford installs garage doors and openers from Clopay, LiftMaster, Amarr, Garaga, Steelcraft and Northwest Door, can supply almost any manufacturer, and services all makes and models. As a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer, it offers the full Clopay range, from simple steel doors to insulated, carriage-house, wood and modern full-view styles, and you can add Clopay's Gold Bar, an optional limited lifetime parts warranty, when you buy a new door package.

For openers, Tedford installs LiftMaster, including smart models you can open, close and monitor from your phone. Your technician can help you narrow down a style and insulation level that suits your home and budget, then give you a free, upfront quote.

When should I have a technician look over my garage door?

Book a Tedford tune-up when your garage door is more than a few years old, has never been checked since you moved in, or has started to sound or move differently. The technician lubricates the moving parts, checks the springs, cables, rollers and hardware, and tests the door's balance and the opener's safety reverse to find worn or unsafe parts before they fail.

Springs, cables, rollers and opener safety features all wear gradually, and salt air near the water speeds that up. An annual visit turns a surprise breakdown into a planned repair. If the technician finds something, you get your options and an upfront quote before any repair goes ahead.

What garage door specials does Tedford have right now?

Tedford currently offers $25 off any residential repair, $50 off a new residential opener with install and $100 off a new residential door with install. The offers are for residential customers, one offer per job, and run until further notice.

Repair offer: Mention this offer when you call or book online. Opener offer: LiftMaster openers installed by our Victoria technicians. Door offer: Applies to any new Clopay, Amarr, Garaga, Steelcraft or Northwest Door installed by Tedford. Call Tedford or book online to use an offer.

Why do Victoria homeowners choose Tedford Garage Doors?

Victoria homeowners choose Tedford Garage Doors for same-day repairs when technicians are available, free estimates on new doors, openers, springs, remotes and keypads, and upfront quotes with no hidden costs. It is a family-owned company that has served Vancouver Island since 1984, and the Victoria location has a rating of 4.9 from 1,836+ Google reviews.

Tedford is a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer and a LiftMaster Authorized Dealer, is licensed and insured in BC, and is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating. Reviews regularly mention technicians who arrive on time, explain the problem and give honest options before any work begins.

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