Sectional doors — the multi-panel, hinged garage doors that roll up into the ceiling — are by far the most common type in Edmonton homes. They have more moving parts than overhead or roll-up doors, which means more things can wear, break, or fall out of alignment. We service all of them.
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What Is a Sectional Door?
A sectional door is built from 4–5 horizontal panels (“sections”) connected by hinges. When you open it, each section pivots on its rollers as the door curves into the horizontal tracks above the garage ceiling. This design is space-efficient, weather-tight, and works well for low-clearance garages.
Common in Edmonton: 8×7 ft single-car, 16×7 ft double-car, often with a window row in the second-from-top panel.
Sectional-Specific Problems We Fix
- Hinge wear — sectional doors have 8–12 hinges. Wear shows up as squeaking, wobbling between panels, or panel sagging.
- Roller failure — each panel rides on rollers. Worn rollers cause noisy operation, binding in the tracks, and panel misalignment.
- Cable + spring imbalance — sectional doors are heavy (200+ lb for a double). When springs weaken or cables stretch, the door becomes hard to lift or doesn’t balance properly.
- Section cracks at hinge points — the hinge mounting holes in the panels can crack from years of stress.
- Top & bottom weather seals — sectional doors seal at the top, sides, and bottom. Worn seals let drafts, dust, and pests in.
- Off-track events — a sectional door can come off track if a roller fails, a hinge breaks, or the door is forced when partially open.
Sectional Door Pricing
| Service | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Hinge repair & replacement, 3–4 hinges | $150 |
| Full hinge replacement (all hinges) | $300 |
| Roller replacement (quiet nylon, sealed bearings) | $160 |
| Spring replacement — Extension (2 springs) | $250 |
| Spring replacement — TorqueMaster (2 springs) | $400 |
| Cable replacement (2 cables) | $120–$130 |
| Bottom weather seal | $100 |
| Full weather seal (all sides) | $200 |
| Full sectional door replacement (16×7 ft) | $2,199 |
What We Recommend for Sectional Doors
Annual maintenance saves money on sectional doors. They have more moving parts than other door types, and small problems compound — a worn roller stresses the hinge, a stretched cable stresses the spring, a misaligned panel stresses the seal. We include free lubrication of all moving parts with every service call. Learn about our maintenance service.
FAQ
How do I know if my door is sectional vs. overhead vs. roll-up?
Look at the panels. Sectional = 4–5 horizontal hinged panels rolling into ceiling tracks. Roll-up = a single curtain that coils into a barrel above the door (rare in residential, common in commercial). Overhead is sometimes used as a generic term — most residential “overhead” doors are actually sectional.
Are sectional doors more expensive to repair than other types?
Repairs themselves cost the same. There are just more parts that can wear — hinges, rollers, multiple panels — so over the door’s lifetime you may have more service calls than on a simpler door type.
How long does a sectional door last?
15–25 years for the door itself with regular maintenance. Springs and cables (the highest-stress parts) typically need replacement every 7–10 years.
Can you replace just one section?
Sometimes — see our panel repair page for details on when single-panel replacement makes sense.
Related Services
- Garage door repair Edmonton (overview)
- Spring repair
- Cable repair
- Panel repair
- Off-track door repair
- Full price list
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What Our Clients Say
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SAMPLE · Edmonton homeowner
“Spring snapped on a Saturday morning. UGR answered the phone right away, came within two hours, replaced both springs, and the door was working again before lunch. Price matched the quote — no surprises.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spring replacement · Same-day
SAMPLE · West Edmonton
“Honest assessment. They could have sold me a whole new door but explained that just the cables and a few rollers would do it for under $300. Door has been quiet ever since. Will call them again.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cable + rollers
SAMPLE · St. Albert direction
“Backed into the door, panicked. They came out same evening, free inspection, gave me both options (single panel vs. full door) with prices for each. Went with single panel — installed two weeks later, looks like new.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Panel repair
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