Whether you're facing an emergency repair on a busy Manly morning, upgrading the tilt door on an older beachside home, or installing a brand-new system on a contemporary renovation — Scott Riddle and the Ace Garage Doors team have been handling exactly these situations across Manly for more than 25 years. Over 5,300 projects completed across the Northern Beaches. When you call, Scott answers.

Emergency and same-day garage door repairs across Manly. Springs, motors, roller doors and full installations. Free quotes, no callout fee — ever. Call Scott now.

"Manly is one of our busiest areas — and it makes sense. You've got everything from original fibro cottages with old tilt doors through to architect-designed showpieces with custom sectional systems. Salt air is relentless this close to the heads. We know these homes, we know what fails and why, and we're based in Collaroy Plateau — no Spit Bridge crossing required to get to you fast." — Scott Riddle, Ace Garage Doors

Quick Garage Door Answers — Manly

Q: Can you get to Manly for an emergency repair?

A: Yes, fast. Ace is based in Collaroy Plateau — no crossing the Spit Bridge, no driving from the city. Most urgent Manly jobs are reached same-day, often within the hour for genuine emergencies.

Q: Is there a callout fee for Manly repairs?

A: Never. All quotes and site visits are completely free. Scott provides a written quote before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden charges.

Q: Do you handle both modern and heritage garage door systems in Manly?

A: Yes. From original tilt door mechanisms on older Manly homes through to contemporary B&D and Merlin systems on new builds and renovations — Scott has worked across every configuration common to this suburb.

Why Manly Homeowners Choose Scott Riddle for Garage Doors

Manly sits at the premium end of the Northern Beaches market — and the homes here reflect that. Architect-designed renovations. Luxury apartments with underground parking. Older blocks with aging tilt door systems that have been running since the 1970s. Contemporary sectional installations on properties that have been knocked down and rebuilt as showpieces.

What all of these have in common is salt air. Manly's position close to the heads means corrosion works faster here than almost anywhere else on the peninsula. Springs rust. Motor housings degrade. Tracks pit and seize. It happens gradually — until one morning it doesn't open.

When that morning comes, Manly homeowners don't want a company coming from across the bridge. They want someone already on the Northern Beaches who can be there fast. Ace is based in Collaroy Plateau — typically twenty minutes from Manly without the bridge delay. When Steve Q's door jammed half-open at 5pm, Scott was on-site within half an hour. When B Green needed an urgent fix, Scott called back in five minutes and had Roy there same afternoon.

That's the Ace standard. Fast, local, no runaround.

The Ace Standard of Excellence

No Spit Bridge delay — Ace is based on the Northern Beaches. When Manly homeowners call for an emergency, the team isn't fighting traffic from the city or waiting for a bridge opening. Local means actually local.

Marine-grade expertise as standard — Manly's salt air is among the most aggressive on the peninsula. Scott specifies marine-grade hardware, galvanised springs and weather-sealed motors for Manly properties as a matter of course, not an upsell.

Scott answers personally — no call centre, no voicemail, no waiting. B Green called three companies. Only one called back in five minutes. That was Scott.

Honest assessment, no pressure — Mandy C had suffered with a garage door problem for over three years that no one else could fix. Scott resolved it in a single visit. That's experience, not luck.

Premium installations done properly — Manly's high-end homes deserve doors and motors that match. Scott works with B&D, Merlin and ATA systems at every level from standard residential through to custom automated installations.

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How It Works — From First Call to Fixed Door

Step 1: Call Scott directly. Scott handles every enquiry personally. Straight answers about what's involved and a rough cost estimate — no call centre, no voicemail, no runaround.

Step 2: Free on-site assessment. Scott visits to inspect, assess and discuss options face to face. Written quote, no hidden costs, zero obligation.

Step 3: Lock in a time. Emergency repairs same-day or within the hour for urgent faults. Installations are scheduled within one to two weeks, depending on door availability.

Step 4: Scott or Roy sees it through. The job is completed properly, the area is cleaned up, and you get a full walkthrough of how everything operates before the team leaves.

Step 5: Ongoing support. If anything needs adjusting after installation, the team returns and sorts it. Long-term relationships, not one-off transactions.

Quality You Can Count On — Backed by Manufacturer Warranties

Every Ace installation complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505 — covering wind loading, safety and operational performance. For Manly properties, wind category assessment is a standard part of the quoting process given the suburb's exposed coastal position.



All B&D doors installed by Ace carry manufacturer warranties of up to 7 years — extending to 10 years when door and motor are purchased together. Merlin and Gliderol products carry their own manufacturer warranties confirmed at installation. Scott backs his workmanship personally — if something isn't right, the team returns and fixes it.

Garage Doors in Manly — What Makes This Suburb Different

Manly is unlike anywhere else on the Northern Beaches. The combination of beachside density, premium property values, architectural diversity and relentless salt air creates a garage door environment that demands more than a standard approach.

The older homes on the hill — particularly the fibro and brick properties that survived the development wave of the 2000s — often have original tilt door mechanisms that have been running for decades. Some are repairable. Some have reached the point where a modern replacement makes more long-term sense. Scott gives it to you straight.

The newer builds and major renovations that have reshaped parts of Manly over the past fifteen years tend toward premium sectional systems and custom finishes — doors that complement the architectural design rather than just filling the opening. Cedar-look composite panels. Dark powder-coated steel. Glass-panel sectionals for properties where street presence matters.

And then there's the salt. Manly's position at the heads means the air here carries more salt than suburbs further up the peninsula. Springs that might last a decade in Brookvale or Frenchs Forest can show significant corrosion in five years in Manly if the wrong hardware is specified. Marine-grade lubricants, galvanised tracks, stainless-steel springs and weather-sealed motor housings aren't optional extras for coastal Manly properties — they're the baseline specification Scott works from.



Being based in Collaroy Plateau means Ace gets to Manly fast when it matters — without the Spit Bridge adding twenty minutes each way. That local proximity, combined with 25 years of experience across Northern Beaches homes, is what makes Ace the team Manly locals call when they need the job done right.

Garage Door Standards and Compliance in NSW

Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505 governs garage door design, construction and installation in NSW, covering structural load capacity, wind resistance ratings and operational safety requirements. For Manly properties — particularly those on exposed coastal blocks or elevated positions above the beach — compliance with wind loading requirements is assessed on every job.

Marine-grade coatings on roller door steel curtains are standard for Manly properties within 500 metres of the waterline. Sectional doors should use galvanised or stainless-steel springs and tracks. Motor housings should be weather-sealed against coastal humidity. These specifications aren't upsells — they're what's required to get proper service life out of hardware in this environment.



Scott assesses each property's specific exposure during the free quote and specifies hardware accordingly. If your existing door was installed without marine-grade considerations, Scott can inspect and advise on modifications that would improve durability and extend service life.

Suburbs We Service Around Manly

From the Collaroy Plateau base, Ace Garage Doors services Manly and all surrounding Northern Beaches suburbs including Fairlight, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Seaforth, Manly Vale, Freshwater and Curl Curl. The team also covers the wider Northern Beaches peninsula from Dee Why to Palm Beach and the North Shore including Chatswood, Mosman and St Ives. Same-day response is standard across the Northern Beaches.

Frequently Asked Questions — Garage Doors Manly

Q: How quickly can you get to Manly for an emergency repair?

A: Fast. Ace is based in Collaroy Plateau — on the Northern Beaches side of the Spit Bridge. Most urgent Manly jobs are reached same-day, often within the hour for genuine emergencies where the door is stuck open or completely inoperable.

Q: Do you charge a callout fee for Manly jobs?

A: Never. All site visits and quotes are completely free. Scott assesses the fault, provides a written quote and no work begins until you've approved it.

Q: My garage door springs keep corroding — is that a Manly salt air issue?

A: Almost certainly. Manly's position at the heads means salt air is more concentrated here than suburbs further inland. Scott specifies marine-grade hardware and stainless-steel springs for Manly properties as standard — it makes a genuine difference to how long components last between replacements.

Q: Can you install a custom garage door on a renovated Manly home?

A: Yes. Scott works with the full range of door styles and finishes — from standard Colorbond roller doors through to custom cedar-look composite and glass-panel sectional systems for architecturally designed properties. Every installation includes precise measuring, professional fitting and a full demonstration.

Q: Which motor brands do you install in Manly?

A: Merlin and B&D are the primary recommendations for Manly properties — both offer weather-sealed motor housings appropriate for coastal environments. ATA motors are also available. Scott will recommend the right unit for your door type and usage pattern during the free quote.

Q: Do you repair garage doors installed by other companies?

A: Yes. Ace services all major brands regardless of who originally installed them. If it's a garage door in Manly, Scott can work on it.

Q: How long does a typical garage door installation take in Manly?

A: Most single-door installations are completed within half a day. Double doors or more complex custom installations may take a full day. Scott confirms the expected timeframe when providing the written quote.

Book Your Free Quote Today — Manly

Scott handles every Manly enquiry personally — no call centre, no message service, no waiting days for a response. Whether it's an emergency repair or a planned installation, you speak directly to the person who gets the job done.

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

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