Whether you're automating a heavy timber door on a Gordon heritage home, replacing a cable that's snapped on an older tilt system, or upgrading to a quieter modern motor — Scott Riddle and the Ace Garage Doors team have been delivering reliable garage door service across Gordon for more than 25 years. Over 5,300 projects completed across the North Shore and Northern Beaches. When you call, Scott answers.



Same-day garage door repairs, cable replacement and motor upgrades across Gordon. Heritage home specialists. Free quotes, no callout fee — ever.

 "Gordon is classic North Shore — established homes, quality construction, and garage doors that have often been running reliably for twenty or thirty years. When they eventually need attention, the owners want someone who understands what they've got. We do. We've been working on these homes for a long time." — Scott Riddle, Ace Garage Doors

Quick Garage Door Answers — Gordon



Q: Can you automate a heavy timber garage door on a Gordon heritage home? A: Yes, in most cases. Scott inspects the door to assess weight, balance and structural suitability before recommending a motor rated for heavier door configurations. Most heritage door automation jobs are completed same-day.

Q: Is there a callout fee for Gordon repairs? A: Never. All quotes and site visits are completely free. Written quote before any work begins, no obligation.

Q: Do you carry cable replacement parts for older tilt door systems? A: Yes. Cable replacement on older tilt and sectional systems is among the most common service calls on Gordon's established properties. Scott carries replacement cables for the most common configurations in the van.

Why Gordon Homeowners Choose Scott Riddle for Garage Doors

Gordon is one of the North Shore's most quietly consistent suburbs — established homes, tree-lined streets, properties that have been owned and maintained with care over many decades. The garage doors on Gordon properties often reflect this: well-maintained systems that have been running reliably for years, and owners who want someone who understands what they've got when something finally needs attention.

Scott has been servicing Gordon for over 25 years. He knows the suburb's dominant door configurations — original tilt systems on the older properties, early sectional installations that are now reaching maintenance age, and the timber or timber-look doors common on heritage-influenced homes in the area. He carries the parts most commonly needed because he's done enough Gordon jobs to know what fails and when.

Reliability is what Gordon homeowners value most in a tradesman. Turning up when you say you will. Explaining what you found. Fixing it without drama. That's what Scott, Margaret and Roy have built their reputation on — and it's why several Gordon clients have been calling Ace for over a decade.

The Ace Standard of Excellence

Heritage door expertise — Gordon's established homes often feature heavier timber or timber-look doors that require motors and hardware suited to their specific weight and configuration. Scott assesses and specifies the first time correctly.

Pacific Highway access — Gordon sits directly on the Pacific Highway corridor, making Ace's response time efficient. Same-day service is standard for most Gordon faults.

Cable specialists — cable failure on older tilt and sectional systems is among the most common Gordon service calls. Scott carries replacement cables for the configurations most prevalent in this suburb.

Scott answers personally — no call centre, no voicemail. When a Gordon homeowner calls, they speak to Scott directly.

Preventative maintenance approach — Gordon homeowners tend to maintain their properties well. Scott provides honest advice on maintenance schedules that extend the life of existing systems rather than pushing unnecessary replacement.

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How It Works — From First Call to Fixed Door

Step 1: Call Scott directly. Every Gordon enquiry is handled personally by Scott. Straight answers, no runaround.

Step 2: Free on-site assessment. Scott visits to inspect, assess and discuss options. Written quote, zero obligation.

Step 3: Lock in a time. Most repairs are same-day or the next morning. Heritage door jobs are assessed and scheduled to suit the property's specific requirements.

Step 4: The job is done properly. Completed cleanly, area tidied, full walkthrough before leaving. Preventative advice is included at no extra charge.

Step 5: Ongoing support. Gordon clients tend to become long-term Ace clients. If anything needs attention after the job, Scott comes back.

Quality You Can Count On — Backed by Manufacturer Warranties



All installations comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505. B&D doors carry warranties of up to 7 years, extending to 10 years when door and motor are purchased together. Scott backs his workmanship personally — if something isn't right, the team returns and fixes it without argument.

Garage Doors in Gordon — What Makes This Suburb Different

Gordon sits in the upper-middle section of the Pacific Highway North Shore corridor — between the commercial busyness of Chatswood to the south and the more leafy residential character of Pymble and Turramurra to the north. It's a suburb of established quality: Federation-influenced homes, solid brick construction from the mid-twentieth century, and properties that have been maintained over generations.

For garage doors, this means a high proportion of older systems in good structural condition — tilt doors, early sectional installations, and the occasional original timber door that has been carefully maintained. These aren't doors that failed through neglect — they're systems that have done their job well for a long time and now need either servicing, specific component replacement or, in some cases, a considered upgrade.

Scott approaches Gordon's jobs with the same respect for the existing installation that the homeowners themselves apply to their properties. His first question is always whether repair is viable — and the honest answer in Gordon, more often than in many other suburbs, is yes. The quality of original construction in this suburb means components that would be replaced as a matter of course in a lower-quality installation can often be serviced or substituted rather than replaced entirely.

Gordon's position on the Pacific Highway means Ace can reach the suburb efficiently from the Northern Beaches base — and the suburb's relatively compact residential footprint means Scott can typically assess, quote and in many cases complete a same-day repair within a single morning visit.

Garage Door Standards and Compliance in NSW

Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505 governs garage door installation requirements across NSW. For Gordon's heritage-influenced homes, compliance considerations include correct motor sizing for heavier door configurations, appropriate spring specifications for the door's weight and dimensions, and safety sensor placement suited to heritage door geometry.



When automating an existing door on a Gordon heritage property, Scott assesses compliance requirements as part of the free quote — ensuring the installed system meets current safety standards while being sympathetic to the property's original character.

Suburbs We Service Around Gordon

Ace Garage Doors services Gordon and all surrounding North Shore suburbs, including Pymble, Turramurra, Wahroonga, Killara, Lindfield, St Ives and Chatswood. The team travels the Pacific Highway corridor efficiently and also covers the full Northern Beaches peninsula from Collaroy Plateau to Palm Beach. Same-day response is available across the North Shore.

Frequently Asked Questions — Garage Door Repairs Gordon

Q: Can you automate a heavy timber door on a Gordon heritage property?

A: Yes, in most cases. Scott assesses the door's weight, balance and structural condition during the free quote and recommends a motor with an appropriate torque rating. Most heritage door automation jobs in Gordon are completed same-day.

Q: How much does cable replacement cost on an older tilt door?

A: Cable replacement typically costs between $150 and $350, depending on the door configuration. Scott carries replacement cables for the most common Gordon door types in the van — most cable jobs are completed same-day.

Q: Is there a callout fee for Gordon repairs?

A: Never. All site visits and quotes are completely free. No work begins until the written quote has been approved.

Q: Do you carry out preventative maintenance services on Gordon properties?

A: Yes. A standard service visit includes lubrication of all moving components, spring tension check, cable condition assessment, sensor testing and a written report on anything needing attention. Most Gordon properties benefit from a service every one to two years.

Q: Can you repair a garage door installed by another company?

A: Yes. Scott services all major brands regardless of the original installer. If it's a garage door in Gordon, Scott can work on it.

Q: How quickly can you get to Gordon for an urgent repair?

A: Gordon is directly accessible via the Pacific Highway from Ace's base. Same-day response is standard for urgent faults. Most Gordon repair calls are resolved within a morning visit.

Q: Do you recommend repair or replacement for older Gordon garage door systems?

A: Honestly, whichever makes more sense for your specific situation. Gordon's quality housing stock means repair is often the right call. Scott assesses the system and tells you straight — there's no financial incentive to push replacement if repair is viable.

Book Your Free Quote Today — Gordon

Scott handles every Gordon enquiry personally — no call centre, no message service. You speak directly to the person assessing the job and making sure it's done properly.

No sales pressure. No follow-up calls chasing a decision.

Scott has availability in Gordon and the surrounding North Shore suburbs this week. Contact Ace Garage Doors now for a free, no-obligation quote. Same-day response available 24/7.