What We Handle
- Residential garage doors hit by a vehicle backing in or out
- Commercial sectional and rolling steel doors hit by trucks, vans, or delivery vehicles
- Loading dock doors and frames damaged by trailers or forklifts
- Parkade and gate damage from vehicle impact
- Structural framing repair around the damaged opening — header replacement, jamb repair, wall reinforcement
Who This Is For
- Homeowners who had a vehicle (their own, a guest’s, or a stranger’s) hit their garage door
- Property managers and stratas dealing with a resident or visitor vehicle impact
- Commercial property owners with loading dock or parkade damage
- Businesses (auto shops, cold storage, warehouses, forklift-heavy operations) dealing with equipment impact damage
Navigating the Insurance Side
Vehicle-into-structure damage almost always involves an insurance claim — and figuring out whose insurance pays is the part that trips people up:
- If you hit your own garage door with your own vehicle: your homeowners insurance typically covers the door and structure. Your auto policy generally won’t pay for the building damage.
- If someone else’s vehicle hits your door or building: their auto liability coverage (their ICBC Basic Vehicle Damage / third-party liability) is usually the first place a claim goes.
- If it’s a hit-and-run or the at-fault driver is uninsured: your own homeowners or commercial property policy typically steps in.
- For commercial/strata buildings: the building’s commercial property insurance is usually the primary policy.
We’re not an insurance broker or adjuster, and coverage details depend on your specific policy — but we provide what your claim needs to move quickly:
- Detailed photo documentation of the damage
- A clear, itemized repair estimate adjusters can work from
- Direct communication with your insurance company or property manager if needed
- Repair work that matches the original door/structure spec
Why One Contractor Instead of Two
When a door company fixes the door but won’t touch the framing, you’re stuck coordinating a second contractor — more delay, more separate invoices, more chances for the repair to not line up properly. CCGDS scopes and repairs the opening as a whole system: structure first, then door, track, and hardware, so it’s actually fixed — not just patched.
Call us any time: (604) 206-5727. Licensed and insured, based in Richmond BC.
When the Track Looks Fine But the Jamb Is Shifted
A garage door can still roll up and down after a hit while the wood or steel jamb behind it has moved enough to bind the track later. We check plumb on both sides of the opening with a long level before we even touch the hardware. If the jamb is off by more than a few millimetres, the door will fight the opener and the rollers will wear out fast.
Straightening or sistering the jamb first saves a return trip. We also verify the header hasn’t dropped, sag there changes the headroom and throws off spring balance. Fix the structure, then the door stays aligned without constant adjustment.
Our Service Area, Richmond, BC
Frequently asked questions
Does my car insurance cover the damage to a garage door or building?
Generally no — your auto insurance collision coverage covers damage to your own vehicle. Damage to the building is typically a homeowners or commercial property insurance matter unless another driver is at fault, in which case their liability coverage usually applies.
What if the vehicle that hit my door wasn’t mine?
The at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance is usually the first place a property damage claim goes. If they’re uninsured or it’s a hit-and-run, your own homeowners or commercial property policy typically covers it.
Can you handle both the door and the structural damage?
Yes — that’s the core of what we do. We assess and repair the door, track, opener, and the surrounding structure (header, jambs, framing, wall) as one job.
Do you work directly with property managers and stratas?
Yes, regularly. We can document damage, provide claim-ready estimates, and coordinate timelines with property management.
Do you handle forklift or equipment impact damage, not just vehicles?
Yes — the same process applies to forklift, trailer, or equipment impact on commercial doors and loading docks.