Many business owners assume they need to replace their entire entrance system to install an automatic door. In reality, most existing commercial doors can be converted into automatic doors using a professionally installed automatic door operator. This is often one of the most cost-effective ways to improve accessibility, convenience, and customer experience without replacing the door itself.
What Types of Doors Can Be Automated?
Many existing doors can be retrofitted with an automatic door operator, including:
- Aluminum storefront doors
- Commercial entry doors
- Office building doors
- Medical clinic entrances
- Restaurant doors
- Retail store entrances
- School and institutional doors
In many cases, the existing door, frame, and glass remain in place, helping reduce installation costs and downtime.
Improved Accessibility
One of the biggest benefits of an automatic door is improved accessibility.
Automatic door operators make it easier for people using wheelchairs, walkers, mobility scooters, crutches, or strollers to enter and exit a building. They also provide convenience for customers carrying packages, equipment, or deliveries.
Many businesses choose automatic doors to create a more welcoming and accessible environment for everyone.
Better Customer Experience
Customers appreciate hands-free access, especially in busy commercial environments.
Automatic doors help create a smooth and professional experience for visitors while reducing the effort required to enter the building. This is particularly beneficial for retail stores, medical offices, restaurants, and office buildings with high foot traffic.
Increased Safety
Modern automatic door systems include advanced safety features designed to protect pedestrians and prevent accidents.
Depending on the application, these features may include:
- Motion sensors
- Safety sensors
- Push-button activation devices
- Obstruction detection systems
Professional installation ensures these components work together safely and reliably.
What Components Are Required?
A typical automatic door conversion may include:
- Automatic door operator
- Push-to-open buttons
- Motion sensors
- Safety sensors
- Activation switches
- Control systems
The exact setup depends on the type of door, traffic levels, and accessibility requirements of the building.
Is Your Door a Good Candidate?
Most commercial storefront doors and aluminum entry doors are excellent candidates for automation. A professional inspection can determine whether the existing door, frame, hinges, pivots, and hardware are suitable for an automatic operator installation.
In many cases, converting an existing door is significantly faster and more affordable than replacing the entire entrance system.
Why Call Express Door Repair?
Express Door Repair specializes in automatic door installation, automatic door repair, handicap door operators, push-button activation systems, motion sensors, safety sensors, and storefront door automation.
Our experienced technicians work with retail stores, office buildings, medical clinics, schools, restaurants, strata properties, and commercial facilities throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Langley, Surrey, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford, Mission, and Chilliwack.
Whether you’re looking to automate an existing door, improve accessibility, or repair an automatic door system, we can help you find the right solution for your building and budget.
Contact Express Door Repair today to learn how an automatic door system can improve accessibility, convenience, and safety for your property.
