Whether you're dealing with a double garage door that's lost balance, a spring that's given out on a busy school-run morning, or a motor that needs upgrading to a quieter belt-drive system — Scott Riddle and the Ace Garage Doors team have been handling exactly these situations across St Ives 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, spring replacement and motor upgrades across St Ives. Double garage specialists. Free safety checks, free quotes, no callout fee — ever.

"St Ives is all about double garages, quality homes and families who need things working reliably. A broken spring at 7am when you've got kids to get to school — that's a real problem. We understand the urgency. We're on the North Shore, we know these streets, and we get there fast." — Scott Riddle, Ace Garage Doors

Quick Garage Door Answers — St Ives

Q: Can you repair double garage doors in St Ives? A: Yes — double garage systems are among the most common jobs in St Ives. Scott carries springs, cables and motor components suited to double-door configurations in the van. Most double garage repairs are completed the same day.

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

Q: Do you carry out child-safety sensor checks on garage doors? A: Yes. Safety sensor testing is included as standard on all service visits. If sensors are misaligned or failing, Scott identifies and rectifies during the same visit where possible.

Why St Ives Homeowners Choose Scott Riddle for Garage Doors

St Ives is one of the North Shore's premier family suburbs — larger blocks, double garages, quality homes and a community that values reliable tradespeople who show up when they say they will. A garage door failure in St Ives isn't just an inconvenience — when it happens on a school morning with two cars in the garage, it's a genuine problem.

Scott has been servicing St Ives for over 25 years. He knows the suburb's dominant garage door configurations — double sectional systems on the larger properties, B&D tilt-a-door mechanisms on older homes that have been running for decades, modern smart-home integrated systems on the renovated estates. He carries the parts most commonly needed in this suburb because he's been here long enough to know what fails.

The families of St Ives have come to trust Ace not because of advertising but because of word of mouth. Kent Johnson described dealing with Scott and Margaret as wonderful, and singled out Roy's installation work as brilliant. That kind of specific, named recognition across a whole team is what a genuine family business earns — one honest job at a time.

The Ace Standard of Excellence

Double garage specialists — St Ives properties commonly feature double garage configurations. Scott is across the specific spring tensions, cable systems and motor requirements for wider, heavier double doors.

Child safety as standard — safety sensor testing is included on every service visit. St Ives families don't have to ask for it — Scott checks it as a matter of course.

Quiet belt-drive motors — for attached double garages on St Ives family homes, noise matters. Scott recommends and installs belt-drive motor systems from Merlin and B&D that operate quietly without compromising security or reliability.

Scott answers personally — no call centre, no voicemail. When something goes wrong at 7 am before school drop-off, you reach Scott directly.

Long-term relationships — several St Ives clients have been calling Scott for over a decade. The relationship doesn't end when the job does.

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How It Works — From First Call to Fixed Door

Step 1: Call Scott directly. Scott handles every St Ives enquiry personally. Straight answers, no runaround.

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

Step 3: Lock in a time. Most repairs same-day or next morning. Double garage jobs are prioritised given the access implications for busy family households.

Step 4: Scott or Roy completes the job properly. Full walkthrough on completion. Safety sensors tested. Everything demonstrated before the team leaves.

Step 5: Ongoing support. If anything needs adjusting, the team comes back. St Ives clients have been calling Scott for years — that continuity is built on consistent follow-through.

Quality You Can Count On — Backed by Manufacturer Warranties

All installations comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505. 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. Scott backs his workmanship personally — if something isn't right, the team returns and fixes it.



Child safety sensor compliance is assessed on every installation and service visit. Scott ensures safety systems meet current Australian Standards before signing off on any job.

Garage Doors in St Ives — What Makes This Suburb Different

St Ives sits in a part of the North Shore where the properties are substantial, the blocks are generous and double garages are the standard rather than the exception. It's a suburb that has grown quietly and carefully — established family homes on tree-lined streets, good schools nearby, the kind of community where a reliable tradesman becomes a long-term contact rather than a one-off call.



For garage doors, this means the work here tends to be more involved than a single-car roller door repair. Double sectional systems with heavier springs. Larger motor requirements. Wider openings that need precise installation to operate correctly over the long term. Scott has been across all of this in St Ives for 25 years.

The suburb also has a significant stock of older B&D systems — tilt doors and early sectional installations from the 1990s and early 2000s that are now showing their age. Some are genuinely serviceable with the right parts. Others have reached the point where a replacement is the more honest recommendation. Scott gives it to you straight either way, without any pressure toward the more expensive option.

What St Ives families value most in a tradesman is reliability. Showing up when they say. Explaining what they found. Fixing it properly the first time. That's what Ace has been delivering in this suburb for a quarter of a century — and it's why the reviews mention Scott, Margaret and Roy by name.

Garage Door Standards and Compliance in NSW

Australian Standard AS/NZS 4505 governs garage door installation and safety in NSW. For double garage configurations common in St Ives, spring specifications and motor sizing are assessed against the door's weight and operational requirements to ensure safe, reliable long-term performance.

Child safety sensors on automatic garage doors are a critical compliance element — particularly in family suburbs like St Ives. Scott tests sensor alignment and response on every service visit and rectifies any faults identified. Motors installed by Ace include a full safety sensor setup and testing as part of the standard installation.

Suburbs We Service Around St Ives



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

Frequently Asked Questions — Garage Door Repairs St Ives

Q: How much does a double garage door spring replacement cost in St Ives?

A: Spring replacement typically costs between $200 and $400 per spring. For double garage doors, Scott recommends replacing both springs simultaneously to ensure balanced operation and prevent a second failure shortly after the first. The final price is confirmed after the free on-site assessment.

Q: Can you repair an older B&D Tilt-a-Door in St Ives?

A: Yes. Scott has extensive experience with B&D Tilt-a-Door systems and carries commonly needed components. He'll assess the door honestly and tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense for your specific situation.

Q: Do you install quiet belt-drive motors for attached double garages?

A: Yes. Belt-drive motors from Merlin and B&D are the standard recommendation for attached garages where noise is a consideration. They operate significantly more quietly than chain-drive systems without compromising performance or security.

Q: Is there a callout fee for St Ives?

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

Q: Do you check child safety sensors on every visit?

A: Yes. Safety sensor testing is included as standard on all service and installation visits in St Ives. If sensors are misaligned or failing, Scott identifies and rectifies during the same visit, where possible.

Q: How long does a double garage door installation take?

A: Most double garage door installations are completed within one day. More complex custom installations may take two days. Scott confirms the expected timeframe in the written quote.

Q: Can you automate an existing manual double garage door in St Ives?

A: In most cases, yes. Scott inspects the existing door to confirm structural suitability before recommending a motor. Most automation jobs on existing doors are completed the same day.

Book Your Free Quote Today — St Ives

Scott handles every St Ives enquiry personally — families, homeowners and property managers all speak directly to the person who gets the job done. No call centre, no message bank, no waiting.

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

Scott has availability in St Ives 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.