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Car Crashed Into a Storefront or Commercial Building — Emergency Repair

General information only. CCGDS is a garage door and structural repair contractor — not an insurance broker, adjuster, or legal advisor. Content on this page is educational and reflects general industry experience. Your specific coverage, entitlements, and claim options depend on your policy, the facts of your incident, and current ICBC guidelines. For advice on your situation, consult a licensed insurance professional or legal counsel.

Call (604) 206-5727 — 24/7 emergency response. When a vehicle drives into your storefront, warehouse bay door, or commercial building, every hour the opening is unsecured is a liability. Custom Commercial Garage Doors Ltd dispatches the same day to board up the opening, assess the full damage, coordinate structural and door repairs, and prepare the ICBC claim documentation. Licensed and insured, serving Metro Vancouver. Part of our full vehicle impact repair service.

Immediate Steps for a Business

  1. Secure the scene immediately. A damaged storefront or bay door is an open entry point. Restrict access and do not leave the building unattended.
  2. Call (604) 206-5727. We dispatch 24/7 and can have temporary boarding on site the same day.
  3. Document before cleanup. Photograph the vehicle, licence plate, all damage, and the surrounding structure. This documentation anchors your ICBC claim.
  4. Report to ICBC. Lower Mainland line: 604-520-8222. If the at-fault driver is identified, this is an ICBC third-party property damage claim. Get the claim number before authorizing permanent repairs.
  5. Notify your commercial insurer. Even if the claim goes through ICBC, your policy may require notification. Check your policy wording.

What We Repair

Commercial impacts vary significantly depending on door type and force. We handle:

  • Sectional overhead doors — panels, hardware, and commercial operators for warehouse and loading dock openings
  • Rolling steel and rolling grille doors — common in retail, industrial, and strata parkade entry points
  • Fire-rated overhead doors — impact assessment and compliant replacement where required by code
  • Structural assessment and header repair — framing above a commercial opening must be assessed and repaired before any new door is installed
  • Emergency board-up — plywood, steel sheeting, or temporary door panels to secure the opening same day

Also: vehicle impact at a strata or multi-unit complex and structural header repair.

ICBC Claims for Commercial Property

If an identified BC driver caused the damage, their ICBC third-party liability coverage is responsible for restoring your property. The settlement is at actual cash value with depreciation — not replacement cost. A rolling steel door that cost $8,000 installed seven years ago may be assessed at a fraction of today’s replacement cost, leaving you to fund the gap unless you have a thorough estimate on file.

We prepare itemized estimates covering the full scope: structure, door, operator, hardware, and labour. A complete estimate gives the adjuster less room to justify a partial settlement.

Note: ICBC does not cover business interruption losses. Revenue lost while your building is closed comes from your commercial property policy — if you have that coverage. This is another reason to prioritize a fast temporary securing and get the repair process started immediately.

Getting You Back Open Fast

Business downtime has a direct cost. We prioritize commercial calls and can typically have a temporary closure in place within hours of your call, keeping your inventory and premises secure while the permanent repair is being authorized. One contractor managing the full scope — structure, door, hardware — means no scheduling gap between trades and no delay caused by a second company’s availability.

Where We Work

We serve commercial properties across Metro Vancouver: Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, and the broader Lower Mainland. Emergency dispatch 24 hours a day.

Our Service Area — Vancouver, BC

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