Whether you need an urgent repair, a brand-new installation, or you're finally automating that old manual door — Scott Riddle and the Ace Garage Doors team have completed more than 5,300 projects across Collaroy Plateau and the Northern Beaches over 25 years. When you call, Scott answers personally — not a call centre, not a message service.



Same-day garage door repairs, installation and motor upgrades by a team based right here on the Plateau. Free quotes, no callout fee — ever. Call Scott now.

"I've been working out of Collaroy Plateau for over two decades. I know these streets, I know the homes, and I know exactly what salt air off the ocean does to springs and motors. When something goes wrong with your door, you're not waiting on someone driving up from the city — we're already here, mate." — Scott Riddle, Ace Garage Doors

Quick Garage Door Answers — Collaroy Plateau

Q: How fast can you get to Collaroy Plateau? Most jobs on the Plateau are same-day or first thing next morning. The workshop is on Edgecliffe Boulevard — we're typically 5 minutes from most Plateau addresses. No one's coming from across the bridge.

Q: Is there a callout fee? Never. All quotes and site visits are completely free. Scott assesses the job, provides a written quote, and no work begins until you've approved it. No surprises, no bill shock at the end.



Q: What garage door brands do you repair and install? All major Australian brands — B&D, Merlin, Gliderol, Steel-Line, ATA, Eco, Padors and Doorworks. Even if your door was installed by another company, Scott can still service or repair it.

Why Collaroy Plateau Homeowners Choose Scott Riddle for Garage Doors

Scott answers his own phone. In a trade where call centres and voicemail have become the norm, this alone puts Ace Garage Doors in the top 1% of service businesses on the Northern Beaches. No hold music. No "we'll get back to you." You call, Scott picks up.

When B Green contacted three different garage door companies, Scott called back within five minutes. Roy arrived that same afternoon — texted ahead with his ETA, talked through the options clearly, and had the job wrapped up by 3 pm. That's not a lucky coincidence. That's how Ace operates every single day.

Margaret runs the office with care and precision, keeping clients informed and jobs on schedule. Roy has been on the tools for years — the kind of tradesman clients mention by name in reviews because he actually earns it. When Peter Turner called at 1 pm on a Wednesday, Roy was on-site by 3pm. New motor installed, tested, running — all before the end of the day.

After 5,300-plus projects across the Plateau and surrounding beaches, Scott doesn't need to oversell anything. James Cook got quotes from three companies. Scott's was the most competitive and came with zero fluff. No inflated scope. No add-ons that weren't needed. Just straight advice from someone who's been doing this since before half his competitors were in the trade.

The Ace Standard of Excellence

Scott picks up the phone himself — B Green called three companies. Only one called back within five minutes. That was Scott. In a world of call centres, that's genuinely rare — and it's the standard here, not the exception.

Roy texts before he arrives — because your time matters. Glen called late one afternoon after his door stopped working. Roy was there first thing next morning, exactly as promised. Competitive price, fixed same day. No waiting around wondering if anyone's coming.

No callout fee. Ever — the first visit is free. The quote is written and obligation-free. No work starts until you've given the go-ahead. That's how Scott has run this business for 25 years and that's not changing.

Honest diagnosis, no pressure — if a repair is the right call instead of a full replacement, Scott will say so. Mandy C had suffered with a garage door problem for over three years that no one else could fix. Scott diagnosed and resolved it in one visit. That's the difference experience makes.

The whole team delivers — Scott, Margaret and Roy are mentioned by name in review after review. Carter Leung had his problem diagnosed, options explained, and the ,door fully repaired inside 90 minutes. That's a proper family operation firing on all cylinders.

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How It Works — From First Call to Fixed Door

Step 1: Call Scott directly. Scott handles every enquiry personally. You'll get a straight answer about whether we can help and a rough idea of cost — no hold music, no callback queue, no runaround.

Step 2: Free on-site assessment. Scott visits your property to inspect the door, assess access and talk through your options face to face. You receive a written quote with no hidden costs and no obligation to proceed.

Step 3: Lock in a time that suits you. Most repairs happen the same day or the next morning. Installations are typically scheduled within one to two weeks depending on door availability.

Step 4: Scott or Roy arrives — and sees it through properly. The job gets done to a high standard. Roy walks you through how everything operates before leaving. The area is cleaned up. You're not left with questions — if something needs explaining, it gets explained.

Step 5: Ongoing support if you need it. If anything needs adjusting in the weeks after installation, the team comes back and sorts it. Long-term relationships, not one-off transactions. Several Ace clients have been calling Scott for over a decade.

Quality You Can Count On — Backed by Manufacturer Warranties

Every garage door installed by Ace Garage Doors complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505, covering wind loading, safety and operational performance requirements. For Plateau properties on elevated or exposed blocks, Scott assesses wind category requirements during the quote and specifies hardware accordingly — not as an afterthought, but as part of the job.

All B&D doors installed by Ace carry manufacturer warranties of up to 7 years. Install a B&D door and motor together, and that extends to 10 years — one of the strongest warranty packages available for Australian residential garage doors. Merlin and Gliderol products carry their own manufacturer warranties, confirmed at the time of installation.

Beyond manufacturer coverage, Scott stands behind his workmanship personally. If something isn't right after installation, the team comes back and fixes it. That's not a clause buried in a contract — it's how Scott has operated on the Plateau for 25 years.

Garage Doors on the Plateau — What Makes This Area Different

Scott Riddle doesn't just work in Collaroy Plateau. He lives here. The workshop is on Edgecliffe Boulevard. He drives Pittwater Road every day. He knows the difference between a southerly buster rolling in off the ocean and a regular afternoon breeze — and he knows exactly what those conditions do to garage door hardware over time.

The Plateau sits at an elevation, which means genuine wind exposure. Homes on the ridge face salt-laden air year-round, not just in summer. Springs corrode faster here than they do ten kilometres inland. Motors with inadequate weather sealing don't last. Tracks need lubricating more regularly. These aren't hypothetical concerns — they're the patterns Scott sees on coastal properties every single week.

Collaroy Plateau homes are a genuine mix. Original fibro and brick properties from the 1960s and 70s sitting alongside contemporary renovations and new builds that have changed the streetscape over the past two decades. The older homes often have tilt doors with limited headroom — sometimes the original hardware is still hanging on. The newer builds lean toward sectional doors and integrated roller systems with smart-home connectivity.

Scott has worked across all of it. He knows which original tilt door mechanisms can still be repaired cost-effectively and when an honest conversation about replacement makes more long-term sense. He knows which sectional configurations suit the garage dimensions typical of Plateau properties. He's driven the streets between Collaroy and North Narrabeen enough times to know which blocks have tricky driveway slopes before he even arrives.

When you call Ace Garage Doors from the Plateau, you're not explaining your suburb to someone who's never been there. You're talking to someone who loves this area, has raised a family here, and has built a 25-year reputation one honest job at a time. That's not something a competitor from across the bridge can replicate.



Garage Door Standards and Compliance in NSW

Sydney's Northern Beaches presents specific conditions that affect garage door hardware selection, installation and long-term performance. Salt-laden air accelerates corrosion on springs, tracks and motor components significantly faster than inland environments. Coastal humidity affects electronic controls. Sudden storms bring wind gusts that stress panels and framing in ways that cheaper hardware simply isn't built to handle.

Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505 governs garage door design, construction and installation requirements across NSW. For Collaroy Plateau properties — particularly those on elevated or exposed sites — Scott assesses wind category requirements during the quoting process and specifies hardware rated for local conditions.



For roller doors, steel curtains with marine-grade coatings are the standard recommendation for properties within 500 metres of the waterline. Sectional doors benefit from galvanised or stainless-steel springs and tracks. Motors should have weather-sealed housings to protect electronic components from the kind of salt-air humidity that shortens the life of unprotected units.

Regular maintenance extends the working life of any garage door system considerably. Lubricating moving parts twice yearly, keeping tracks clear of debris and checking spring tension prevents the gradual wear that leads to early morning failures. For coastal properties, wiping down metal components to remove salt residue makes a real difference to how long hardware lasts between service intervals. Scott is happy to walk homeowners through a basic maintenance routine after any installation or repair.

Suburbs We Service Around Collaroy Plateau

From the Edgecliffe Boulevard workshop, Ace Garage Doors covers the full Northern Beaches peninsula and North Shore. Regular service areas include Collaroy, Narrabeen, Dee Why, Manly, Brookvale, Frenchs Forest, Newport, Mona Vale, Avalon, Palm Beach, Chatswood, St Ives, Turramurra, Gordon and Wahroonga. Same-day response is regularly available across the Northern Beaches. North Shore jobs are typically same-day or the next morning.

Frequently Asked Questions — Garage Doors Collaroy Plateau

Q: How much does a garage door repair cost in Collaroy Plateau?

A: Most general repairs range from $150 to $500, depending on the fault. Spring replacements typically sit between $200 and $400. Scott assesses the fault on-site and confirms the price in writing before any work begins. There is no callout fee and no obligation after the quote.

Q: How quickly can you respond to an urgent repair?

A: Very quickly. The workshop is on Edgecliffe Boulevard, which puts the team within minutes of most Plateau addresses. Same-day response is available for urgent faults. For non-urgent work, next-morning scheduling is the norm.

Q: My springs are showing rust — is that a salt air problem?

A: Almost certainly, particularly for properties on elevated blocks or closer to the beach. Salt air accelerates corrosion on springs, tracks and motor components significantly faster than inland conditions. Scott specifies marine-grade hardware and galvanised or stainless-steel components for coastal properties to address exactly this — and it makes a genuine difference to how long the hardware lasts.

Q: Can you automate my existing manual door?

A: In most cases, yes. Scott inspects the existing door to confirm structural suitability, then fits a compatible Merlin or B&D motor with remote controls and optional smartphone integration. Most automation jobs are completed same-day with a full demonstration before the team leaves.

Q: Which garage door brands do you install and service?

A: All major Australian brands — B&D, Merlin, Gliderol, Steel-Line, ATA, Eco, Padors and Doorworks. Scott also services doors installed by other companies, regardless of brand or age. If it's a garage door, Scott can work on it.

Q: Do you provide a written quote before starting?

A: Always. Every quote is written, obligation-free and confirmed before work begins. No hidden costs, no scope creep, no bill shock. The price Scott quotes is the price you pay — unless something unexpected is found on the job, in which case he'll discuss it with you before proceeding.

Q: Is your installation work compliant with Australian Standards?

A: Yes. All installations comply with AS/NZS 4505, covering wind loading, safety and operational requirements for garage doors in NSW. Scott assesses wind category and coastal exposure requirements specific to each property during the quoting process.

Book Your Free Quote Today — Collaroy Plateau



Scott Riddle personally handles every enquiry — not a call centre, not a franchisee, not an assistant passing messages along. When you reach out, you're speaking directly to the person who will assess your door, quote the job and make sure it's done properly.

No sales pressure. No follow-up calls every three days chasing a decision.

Scott has availability in Collaroy Plateau and the surrounding suburbs this week. Reach out now for a free, no-obligation quote. Same-day response available 24/7.