Garage Door Won't Close in Montreal?
Door stuck open, reversing, or beeping? Most fixes are sensor or track issues we can solve in under 90 minutes. appointment — estimate included when you proceed.
Try this first — 4-step check (90 seconds)
Before calling, run through these. They fix the issue in about 1 in 3 cases at no charge.
Check the safety sensors (eyes)
Both LEDs near the floor should be solid green. If one is red or blinking, they're misaligned. Nudge each bracket gently until both are solid green.
Wipe the sensor lenses
A spider web or salt film blocks the beam. Wipe with a dry cloth.
Look down both tracks
Any pebble, ice chunk, or fallen tool will trigger reversal. Clear and retry.
Replace the remote battery
Weak batteries send corrupt signals. Try the wall button — if that works, it's the remote.
Still won't close? It's likely the logic board, force settings, or a broken cable. Time to call.
Don't leave the door open overnight
Insurance claims for theft from open garages are routinely denied in Quebec. Call us — we run 24/7 and can secure your home tonight.
Why your door won't close — 7 real causes
Ranked by how often we see them on Montreal service calls.
Misaligned safety sensors
lowCold floors, kids' bikes, and snow piles knock sensors out of line. Most common cause we see.
Dirty sensor lenses
lowSalt mist and basement-garage humidity coat the lenses. Quick clean usually fixes it.
Track obstruction
mediumFrozen ice chunks under the door panel are a winter classic in Montreal.
Worn or broken cable
highIf one cable snaps, the safety logic blocks closure. Needs replacement same-day.
Force / travel limits drifted
mediumAfter temperature swings, openers often need their close-force recalibrated.
Logic board failure
highLiftMaster and Chamberlain boards from 2008–2014 are common failure points.
Spring tension loss
highA weakening spring makes the opener "think" the door hit something. Schedule replacement.
How we fix it — on-site in 60–90 minutes
Phone diagnosis to confirm we bring the right parts
Technician dispatched from your nearest Montreal hub
On-site safety check + force calibration
Parts replaced from the truck (sensors, cables, springs in stock)
We test 5 full open/close cycles before leaving
12-month workmanship warranty on every repair
What it costs in Montreal
| Service | Montreal price |
|---|---|
Sensor realignment Often free if no parts needed | From $89 |
Sensor replacement (pair) | $140–$220 |
Cable replacement (single) | $180–$260 |
Cable + spring combo | $320–$520 |
Logic board replacement | $280–$440 |
Full opener replacement Includes 5-year warranty | $540–$880 |
Real pricing depends on parts and door size. We quote on-site before any work begins — no surprises.
Built for Montreal weather
We dispatch from Saint-Laurent, Longueuil, and downtown — typical arrival 30–60 minutes in the core boroughs and West Island, 60–90 minutes for Laval, Brossard, and Boucherville. Our trucks stock cold-rated cables and sensors that survive Montreal's -25°C mornings.
Why Montreal homeowners call us
5.0★ Google Rating · verified Montreal homeowners
Local Montreal technicians with warranty support
Trucks stocked — most repairs done in one visit
Bilingual service · English & French
12-month workmanship warranty
Recent 5-star reviews
Read all reviews on Google"Door wouldn't close at 9pm with -15°C outside. Tech arrived in 45 minutes, swapped both cables and realigned sensors. Honest pricing, no upsell."
"Three other companies wanted to sell me a new opener. These guys diagnosed a $310 board replacement and saved me $600."
"Called at 8am, fixed by 11am. Showed me the worn cable before replacing it. Will use again."