Choose Your Garage Door
Picking a new garage door means balancing style, insulation, and durability. This guide walks through the door styles and colours we install most often across Ottawa — all Canadian-made insulated steel built to handle everything from July heat to a February deep freeze.
Ottawa & surrounding areas
Canadian-Made, Built for Ottawa Winters
The doors we install are manufactured in Canada specifically for our climate. A garage door faces direct sun, driving rain, and temperature swings of 40+ degrees across a single Ottawa year — a door not built for that will warp, crack, or lose its seal within a few winters. Our door lines use double-layer steel construction with a thick polyurethane insulation core for a high insulation value that keeps the garage noticeably warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Typical lead times run about a week once you've chosen a style and colour, and every door comes with a manufacturer's paint and hardware warranty.
Door Styles We Install
Classic Raised Panel
The traditional look most Ottawa homes already have, with short raised rectangular panels in clean horizontal rows. A versatile, timeless style that suits nearly any home, and our most requested style for straightforward replacements.
Specs: Double-layer insulated steel · standard and long-panel proportions · wide colour selection
Coach House Carriage
Mimics the look of old carriage-house swing doors without sacrificing the convenience of a modern sectional door, with an arched row of windows near the top and decorative panel detailing. A strong match for farmhouse, colonial, or classic exteriors.
Specs: Insulated steel core · optional decorative hardware · arched window inserts
Heritage Long Panel
A relaxed variation on the raised-panel look, using longer horizontal panels for a more understated, streamlined appearance. Works well on homes with wider garage openings where shorter panels can look busy.
Specs: Insulated steel construction · elongated panel proportions · standard colour range
Carriage Estate
The most detailed and textured carriage-style option, with deeper embossing and ornate panel patterning designed to resemble hand-built wood carriage doors. A popular upgrade for larger and estate-style homes.
Specs: Deep-embossed insulated steel · decorative strap options · premium colour and woodgrain finishes
Modern Flush
A clean, flat-panel design with no raised detailing, built for contemporary homes that favour minimalist lines. Optional horizontal slit windows add natural light without sacrificing privacy.
Specs: Flush insulated steel panels · smooth modern finish · optional linear window inserts
Full-View Glass & Aluminum
An all-glass-and-aluminum option that swaps steel panels for tinted or insulated glass in an aluminum frame, giving a bold, minimalist look popular on modern builds and converted living spaces. Acrylic options available for added privacy.
Specs: Aluminum frame construction · tinted or insulated glass · acrylic alternative available
Choose Your Colour
Seven core colours plus a woodgrain finish for a warm, natural look without the maintenance of real wood.
Not Sure Which Style Is Right for You?
Choosing between six door styles and eight colours can feel overwhelming when you're also thinking about your home's brick, siding, and trim. That's why we offer a free, no-pressure in-person quote — a technician will look at your home, talk through what's worked well on similar properties nearby, and help you land on a style and colour that actually suits your driveway, not just a catalog photo.
Serving Ottawa & the National Capital Region
Based at 1354 Carling Ave, we cover every neighborhood in Ottawa plus Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orléans, Stittsville, Gloucester, Cumberland, Manotick, Riverside South, Richmond, Bells Corners, and Vanier — same-day whenever possible.
- 613 Garage Door Repair
- 1354 Carling Ave, Ottawa ON K1Z 0C9
- (613) 709-2979 · Mon–Sun 7 AM – 9 PM
- ★★★★★ 5.0 · 62 Google reviews (read on Google Maps; opens in a new tab)
Ready to Upgrade? Let's Look at Your Driveway.
A new garage door is one of the most visible upgrades you can make to your home's exterior. Call or request a free quote online, and we'll help you choose a door built to last through Ottawa's toughest winters.
Common questions
What R-value should a garage door have in Ottawa winters?
For an attached garage in Ottawa, look for an R-value of 12 or higher. For heated garages or living space above, R-16 to R-18 provides the best insulation for our cold winters.
Steel, aluminum, or wood — which is best?
Steel is the most popular for Ottawa homes — durable, low-maintenance, insulated, and reasonably priced. Aluminum is best for modern styles with large glass panels. Wood offers premium looks but needs regular maintenance in our climate.
How long does a new garage door last?
A quality insulated steel door installed correctly can last 20-30 years in Ottawa. Openers typically last 12-15 years. Springs and cables are the wear items that need periodic replacement.
Can I keep my existing opener with a new door?
Often yes, if the opener is under 8 years old and matches the new door's weight. We'll assess your opener during the estimate and recommend keeping or replacing it.
How long does a new door installation take?
A standard single-car door install takes 3-4 hours. Double-car doors take 4-6 hours. Custom or carriage-style installations can take a full day.