# Aluminum Entrance Installation Toronto | Kawneer, YKK AP > Aluminum entrance doors installed on Toronto offices, storefronts and clinics. Kawneer, YKK AP and Vistawall in narrow, medium or wide stile. Written CAD spec. URL: https://commercialdoortoronto.ca/aluminum-entrance-installation/ Installation Written CAD spec in 2 biz days 10-14 biz days from sign-off # Aluminum Entrance Installation Toronto, ON | Kawneer, YKK AP, Vistawall Last updated: November 7, 2026 Narrow, medium and wide stile aluminum entrance doors for lobbies, storefronts and clinics, with pivots, closers and exit devices matched to the stile. By the Commercial Door Toronto Install Crew. 15+ years in GTA commercial door installation. WSIB, fully insured, BBB accredited, NFPA 80 and AODA trained. $4,200-$11,000 per entrance Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. - Narrow, medium or wide stile - Offset pivots or continuous hinges - Closer and exit device matched - Optional AODA operator Request Written Quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Commercial installation focus. Repair work and residential installs referred to partner network. ![Pair of clear anodized aluminum entrance doors with long pulls at a Toronto office lobby](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Pair+of+clear+anodized+aluminum+entrance+doors+with+long+pulls+at+Toronto+office+lobby+daylight) CDHA Member / WSIB + BBB Hundreds of GTA installations - WSIB + FULLY INSURED - CDHA MEMBER - NFPA 80 + AODA TRAINED - BBB ACCREDITED - 15+ years Combined install team experience - 2 biz days Written CAD spec reply typical - Hundreds of installations Across GTA commercial property types - AODA Barrier-free compliance specialists ## What Goes Wrong With Aluminum Entrance Doors? Aluminum entrances take more abuse than any other door in a commercial building. Hundreds of cycles a day, wind load on a tall leaf, and in Toronto a winter of stack pressure pushing against the closer. The common failures are sagging leaves from worn pivots, exit devices that no longer latch because the stile was too narrow for the hardware, and closers that slam in summer and stall in January. Many of those failures were designed in. A narrow stile door was chosen for looks, then an exit device and electric strike were added later. The rail is too thin to hold them properly, and the door racks every time someone pushes the bar. ## What Is Included in Aluminum Entrance Installation? A new aluminum entrance: door leaves, hinging, closer, locking or exit hardware, threshold and weatherstrip, fitted to a new or existing frame. Most of our entrance work as a commercial door contractor in Toronto [/ →](/) is on office lobbies, storefronts and clinic entrances across the GTA. ![Installer setting an offset pivot at the bottom of an aluminum entrance door](https://placehold.co/1200x750/12151A/f8fafc?text=Installer+setting+offset+pivot+at+bottom+of+aluminum+entrance+door+with+level+and+shims) The written CAD spec lists: - Door series and stile: Kawneer 350/500, YKK AP or Vistawall in narrow, medium or wide stile - Hinging: offset pivots or continuous geared hinge - Closer: concealed overhead or surface-mounted, sized to the leaf - Locking: Adams Rite 4900 deadlock, rim or concealed rod exit device, electric strike - Glass: tempered or laminated safety glass - Finish: clear anodized, dark bronze anodized or painted - Optional AODA operator with push buttons Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. ## Types of Aluminum Entrances We Install ### Narrow stile entrances Classic retail and boutique doors with a deadlock and pull. Light and clean, best for moderate traffic without exit devices. ### Medium stile entrances The most versatile choice. Room for rim or concealed vertical rod exit devices, electric strikes and most closers. ### Wide stile entrances For lobbies, schools, hospitals and transit-heavy entrances. Strongest rails, best for mortise hardware and operators. ### Entrance pairs and vestibules Double doors with an astragal or removable mullion, and vestibule inner and outer pairs to manage heat loss. ## How Much Does an Aluminum Entrance Cost in Toronto? | Entrance | Typical range | Main cost drivers | | --- | --- | --- | | Single narrow stile, deadlock and pull | $4,200-$5,800 | Size, finish | | Single medium stile with exit device | $5,500-$7,500 | Device type, closer | | Pair, medium or wide stile, full hardware | $7,500-$11,000 | Hinges, strikes, astragal | Add an operator and push buttons for barrier-free use, typically priced as a separate line in the same spec. ## When Do You Need a New Aluminum Entrance? - Leaves sag, drag or no longer latch even after adjustment - Hardware has outgrown the stile - An accessibility upgrade is adding an operator - A lobby or storefront refresh is changing the finish - Glass in the doors does not meet safety glazing rules ## Entrance Only vs Full Storefront If the surrounding storefront framing is sound, replacing the entrance alone saves money and time. If the framing is leaking, non-thermal on a heated space or at the end of its life, it often makes sense to do the full storefront system at once. ## Codes and Standards Entrances meet OBC exit requirements, safety glazing to CAN/CGSB-12.1, and AODA Design of Public Spaces requirements where they serve the public. Hardware is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 for commercial traffic. Free site measure, then a written CAD spec for your aluminum entrances in 2 business days. See entrance options [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Process ## How Does Aluminum Entrance Installation Work? Measure first, spec in writing, then order. Nothing is purchased until you sign off the written CAD spec. 1. 1 ### Entrance survey Frame condition, opening size, traffic, existing hardware and power for an operator recorded on site. 2. 2 ### Stile and hardware match Stile width chosen for the exit device, lock and operator, then hinge and closer type confirmed. 3. 3 ### Written CAD spec Door, finish, glass, hinge, closer, exit device, threshold and price range per entrance in 2 business days. 4. 4 ### Fabrication and install Doors fabricated to the measured frame and installed, usually 10-14 business days from sign-off. 5. 5 ### Adjust and hand over Closer speed, latching and any operator force set and tested. Warranty and keys handed over. Typical timeline: 10-14 biz days from sign-off; crew of 2. What Makes Us Different ## Why Choose Commercial Door Toronto for Aluminum Entrances? ### Stile matched to hardware No narrow-stile doors forced to carry hardware they were never built for. ### Operator-ready Add an AODA operator in the same scope instead of retrofitting later. ### Finish consistency Clear or dark bronze anodized matched to the storefront and hardware finish. ### First-walkthrough results Clients report entrances spec'd this way typically pass accessibility review the first time. Recent Installs ## Aluminum Entrances: Before and After Same angle, same light. Tap a card to load it into the slider, or filter by area. ![Aluminum Entrance Installation before in Yonge and Sheppard Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/475569/ffffff?text=Before+dated+bronze+aluminum+entrance+with+sagging+leaf+at+Yonge+and+Sheppard+office) ![Aluminum Entrance Installation after in Yonge and Sheppard Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/2563EB/ffffff?text=After+new+medium+stile+aluminum+entrance+pair+with+operator+at+Yonge+and+Sheppard+office) Before After Drag the handle to compare. Tap the caption to show or hide install details. - - - - - - - - View all projects [/projects/ →](/projects/) Gallery ## Our Aluminum Entrances Work Project: Aluminum Entrance + AODA Operator, North York [/projects/aluminum-entrance-aoda-north-york/ →](/projects/aluminum-entrance-aoda-north-york/) Related Services ## Often Specified With Aluminum Entrances ![New clear anodized aluminum storefront with glass entrance doors on a Toronto retail podium](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=New+clear+anodized+aluminum+storefront+with+glass+entrance+doors+on+Toronto+retail+podium+street+level) [/storefront-system-installation/ →](/storefront-system-installation/) ### Storefront System Installation [/storefront-system-installation/ →](/storefront-system-installation/) $3,800-$9,500 Aluminum storefront framing, glazing and entrances on new construction and retail fit-outs, delivered as a single package. Get storefront scope [/storefront-system-installation/ →](/storefront-system-installation/) ![Automatic swing door operator mounted above a glass office lobby entrance with a push plate in Toronto](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Automatic+swing+door+operator+header+above+glass+office+lobby+entrance+with+push+plate+in+Toronto) [/automatic-door-operator-installation/ →](/automatic-door-operator-installation/) ### Automatic Door Operator Installation [/automatic-door-operator-installation/ →](/automatic-door-operator-installation/) $4,500-$12,000 Low-energy and full-energy swing operators for lobbies, bank branches, clinics and retail entrances, with actuators and sensors. See operator options [/automatic-door-operator-installation/ →](/automatic-door-operator-installation/) ![Accessible push button bollard beside a clinic entrance with an automatic door operator in Toronto](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Accessible+push+button+bollard+beside+clinic+entrance+with+automatic+door+operator+in+Toronto) [/aoda-door-operator-installation/ →](/aoda-door-operator-installation/) ### AODA Handicap Door Operator Installation [/aoda-door-operator-installation/ →](/aoda-door-operator-installation/) $2,800-$5,500 Push-button barrier-free operators retrofitted on public entrances, with actuator placement and opening force tested for review. Request AODA site visit [/aoda-door-operator-installation/ →](/aoda-door-operator-installation/) Service Area ## Aluminum Entrance Installation Across Toronto and the GTA - Toronto (HQ) - Mississauga [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) - Vaughan [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) - Markham [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) - Brampton [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) - Richmond Hill [/service-areas/richmond-hill/ →](/service-areas/richmond-hill/) - Oakville [/service-areas/oakville/ →](/service-areas/oakville/) - Scarborough [/service-areas/scarborough/ →](/service-areas/scarborough/) - Etobicoke [/service-areas/etobicoke/ →](/service-areas/etobicoke/) - North York [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) - Newmarket [/service-areas/newmarket/ →](/service-areas/newmarket/) Also serving: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Burlington, Milton, Halton Hills, Caledon, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill, Unionville, Aurora, King City. View all service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) Client Feedback ## What Clients Report About Our Aluminum Entrances > "We had six main entrances across two buildings on our Highway 404 campus with no automatic operators and a growing list of accessibility requests from staff. The crew walked every opening, checked header depth and door weight, and sent a written CAD scope with Dorma and Besam options inside two business days. They flagged two frames that needed reinforcement before the operators went in, which nobody else had caught. Install ran over three weekends so the lobbies stayed open, and every operator was tested before sign-off." Thomas W. Corporate campus facility manager | Hwy 404 corridor, Markham Automatic Door Operators > "Our YKK AP entrance doors look sharp and close properly in winter. The crew explained stile options and hardware before we signed anything." Nadia R. Boutique owner | Yorkville, Toronto Aluminum Entrances > "AODA push-force passed first walkthrough. Inspector signed on spot." Marcus O. Facility ops | Yonge and Sheppard, North York Aluminum Entrances Representative client feedback; renter replaces with verified reviews at lease. FAQ ## Aluminum Entrance Installation FAQs Straight answers on price, timing, codes and scope. Prices are ranges; a technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. How much does an aluminum entrance door cost in Toronto? Most aluminum entrance installs run $4,200-$11,000 per entrance. A single narrow stile door with a deadlock, pull and surface closer in an existing frame sits near the low end. A medium or wide stile pair with continuous hinges, concealed closers, exit devices and an electric strike sits near the top, and adding an AODA operator moves it higher again. Finish, glass and threshold choices also matter. Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure, and the written CAD spec shows the price range for each entrance. What is the difference between narrow, medium and wide stile? Stile is the vertical frame of the door. Narrow stile (about 2 inches) suits light retail with a deadlock and pull. Medium stile (about 3.5 inches) has room for most exit devices and electric strikes. Wide stile (about 5 inches) handles heavy traffic, mortise hardware and operators best. We match stile to the hardware, not the other way around. Pivots or continuous hinges? Offset pivots are standard and clean-looking. Continuous geared hinges spread the load along the full height, which helps on heavy doors, high-traffic entrances and doors with operators. The survey tells us which fits. Which brands do you install? Kawneer 350 and 500 series entrances, YKK AP and Vistawall, with hardware from Adams Rite, Von Duprin, Dorma, LCN and Rockwood. Can you add an automatic operator? Yes. Operators are easiest to add when the door is spec'd for them. See AODA door operator installation for barrier-free requirements. Can you replace just the doors and keep the frame? Often. If the frame is sound and square, new leaves can be fabricated to fit. If only the leaf is failing on a storefront, storefront door replacement may be the better fit. What finishes are available? Clear anodized and dark bronze anodized are the most common. Painted finishes are available on longer lead times. How long does it take? Fabrication sets the timeline. Most entrances install 10-14 business days from sign-off, with the swap on site taking a half day to a day. Do you install aluminum entrances in North York? Yes. Recent work includes a Yonge and Sheppard office entrance with an AODA operator that passed its first walkthrough. Is the glass safety glass? Yes. Door glass and sidelites use tempered or laminated safety glass to CAN/CGSB-12.1. Still have a scope question? Our spec desk answers the phone. (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) ![](https://placehold.co/1920x900/12151A/f8fafc?text=Commercial+door+crew+of+two+installing+aluminum+entrance+doors+at+dusk+on+a+Toronto+office+building+lobby) Written CAD spec within 2 business days. Site measure $0 first visit. ## Ready to Spec Your Aluminum Entrances? Book a free site measure. You get a written CAD spec with a price range per opening within 2 business days, and nothing is ordered until you sign. - No verbal estimates - Written warranty on every leaf - WSIB + fully insured - Insurance direct-billing Call (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Emergency board-up after hours via the same line. Request received Thanks. Our spec desk will reply with a written CAD quote within 2 business days. Request a Written CAD Quote Free site measure ($0 first visit). Written spec and price range within 2 business days.