# Automatic Door Operator Installation Toronto | Dorma, Besam > Automatic swing door operators installed on Toronto commercial entrances. Dorma, Besam, Stanley and Record, actuators and sensors. Written CAD spec in 2 business days. URL: https://commercialdoortoronto.ca/automatic-door-operator-installation/ Installation Written CAD spec in 2 biz days 7-14 biz days spec-to-install # Automatic Door Operator Installation Toronto, ON | Dorma, Besam, Stanley, Record Last updated: November 7, 2026 Swing door operators for lobbies, bank branches, clinics and retail entrances. Door, hinge and header checked first, opening force tested at handover. By the Commercial Door Toronto Install Crew. 15+ years in GTA commercial door installation. WSIB, fully insured, BBB accredited, NFPA 80 and AODA trained. $4,500-$12,000 per opening Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. - Door, hinge and header check - Operator, actuators and sensors - Power run coordination - Force and timing tested at handover 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. ![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) 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 Automatic Door Operators? Most operator problems trace back to what was under the operator, not the operator itself. A heavy aluminum door hung on three butt hinges will sag once a motor starts cycling it hundreds of times a day. A narrow header leaves no room for the arm, so the installer mounts a surface unit at an angle that fights the closer. A frame without reinforcement cracks around the screws. Then the door drags, the operator strains, and the service calls begin. The second problem is the wrong operator class. A full-energy operator without proper sensors on a busy entrance is a safety risk. A low-energy operator on a vestibule door facing Toronto winter stack pressure can stall halfway open. And actuators mounted where a wheelchair user cannot reach them defeat the point of the install. That is why our operator work, like every opening we take on as a commercial door contractor in Toronto [/ →](/) , starts with the door, hinges, frame and header, and why every opening gets a tested handover record. ## What Is Included in Automatic Door Operator Installation? An operator installation is a complete powered entrance: the operator, its arm or track, actuators, sensors, power and the adjustments that make it safe. On new entrances we spec the operator with the door. On existing entrances we assess what is there and add any prep work to the spec. ![Technician adjusting an automatic door operator arm and control board with the header cover removed](https://placehold.co/1200x750/12151A/f8fafc?text=Technician+adjusting+automatic+door+operator+arm+and+control+board+with+header+cover+removed) Each opening in the written CAD spec lists: - Operator make and model, low-energy (A156.19) or full-energy (A156.10) - Mounting: surface-applied header, concealed in the transom, push or pull side - Actuators: push plates, wave-to-open sensors, bollard-mounted buttons, wireless options - Safety sensors where the standard requires them - Prep: continuous geared hinge, frame reinforcement, closer removal or change - Power: circuit location, battery backup where specified, fire alarm or access tie-ins - Opening force, speed and hold-open targets Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. ## Types of Automatic Operators We Install ### Low-energy swing operators The most common choice for offices, clinics, banks and public buildings. Units such as the Dorma ED900 in low-energy mode or the LCN Senior Swing open at controlled speed with limited force, activated by a push plate or touchless sensor. ### Full-energy swing operators For heavy traffic where the door should open as people approach. These need presence and motion sensors on both sides of the swing, and we lay them out per the standard. Besam SW100 and Stanley units are common here. ### Paired and vestibule operators Double doors and vestibules need synchronized timing so the inner door opens as the outer closes, which keeps cold air out. We set sequencing and delays for Toronto winters. ### Operators on rated doors Where a powered door is also a fire door, the operator must be listed for that use and release to close and latch on alarm. ## How Much Does an Automatic Door Operator Cost in Toronto? Most installs run $4,500-$12,000 per opening. | Scope | Typical range | Main cost drivers | | --- | --- | --- | | Single low-energy operator, existing sound door | $4,500-$6,500 | Mounting type, actuators | | Single operator with hinge upgrade and power run | $6,000-$8,500 | Continuous hinge, electrical | | Pair or vestibule with sequencing | $8,500-$12,000 | Two operators, sensors, timing | | Multi-door program (per opening) | Lower end of range | Shared measuring and mobilization | The bank branch retrofit in King West ran 14 operators as one program, which brought the per-opening cost down. A single clinic door with frame reinforcement will sit higher per door. ## When Do You Need an Automatic Operator? - A public entrance receives accessibility complaints or a barrier-free review - Staff move carts, stretchers or deliveries through the door all day - Heavy doors are hard to open against wind or stack pressure - A renovation adds an accessible entrance or changes the lobby layout - A building standard calls for powered entrances across a portfolio ## Swing Operator vs Automatic Slider Swing operators fit existing door openings and frames, which keeps cost down and avoids rebuilding the entrance. Automatic sliders need a new header, track and breakout panels but move more people with less interaction. If you are rebuilding the storefront anyway or traffic is constant, a slider may be the better spend. Our automatic sliding door installation page compares the two in more detail. ## Codes and Standards We install to ANSI/BHMA A156.19 and A156.10, place actuators to the AODA Design of Public Spaces standards and OBC 3.8 barrier-free rules where they apply, and coordinate fire alarm release on rated doors. Every opening gets a tested handover record. Free site measure, then a written CAD spec for your automatic operators in 2 business days. See operator options [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Process ## How Does Automatic Door Operator Installation Work? Measure first, spec in writing, then order. Nothing is purchased until you sign off the written CAD spec. 1. 1 ### Opening assessment Door weight, hinge or pivot type, frame condition, header depth, traffic and power location recorded on site, free first visit. 2. 2 ### Operator class and options Low-energy or full-energy, surface or concealed, push plate, wave sensor or both. Options priced side by side. 3. 3 ### Written CAD spec Operator model, actuator locations, sensor layout, power requirement and price range per opening within 2 business days. 4. 4 ### Install around your hours Mounting, wiring and adjustment typically before or after opening hours, 7-14 business days from sign-off. 5. 5 ### Test and handover Opening force, speed, check and hold-open time measured and recorded. Staff shown how to switch modes. Typical timeline: 7-14 biz days spec-to-install; crew of 2. What Makes Us Different ## Why Choose Commercial Door Toronto for Automatic Operators? ### Frame checked before the operator Weak frames and hinges are found in the assessment and fixed in the spec, not after the arm pulls the door out of square. ### Brand-neutral advice Dorma, Besam, Stanley, Record and LCN compared on your door, traffic and budget. ### Branches stay open Installs sequenced so at least one entrance per site is always working. ### Tested and documented Force and timing readings recorded per door for your facility file. Recent Installs ## Automatic Operators: Before and After Same angle, same light. Tap a card to load it into the slider, or filter by area. ![Automatic Door Operator Installation before in King West Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/475569/ffffff?text=Before+heavy+manual+aluminum+bank+entrance+door+without+operator+in+King+West+Toronto) ![Automatic Door Operator Installation after in King West Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/2563EB/ffffff?text=After+same+bank+entrance+with+Dorma+automatic+operator+and+push+plate+in+King+West+Toronto) Before After Drag the handle to compare. Tap the caption to show or hide install details. - - - - - - - - View all projects [/projects/ →](/projects/) Gallery ## Our Automatic Operators Work Project: Bank Branch Operator Retrofit, King West [/projects/bank-branch-operator-retrofit-king-west/ →](/projects/bank-branch-operator-retrofit-king-west/) Project: Campus Entrance Operators, Markham [/projects/campus-operators-markham/ →](/projects/campus-operators-markham/) Related Services ## Often Specified With Automatic Operators ![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/) ![Bi-parting automatic sliding glass doors open at a grocery store entrance in a GTA plaza](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Bi+parting+automatic+sliding+glass+doors+open+at+grocery+store+entrance+in+GTA+plaza+daylight) [/automatic-sliding-door-installation/ →](/automatic-sliding-door-installation/) ### Automatic Sliding Door Installation [/automatic-sliding-door-installation/ →](/automatic-sliding-door-installation/) $4,500-$12,000 Single and bi-parting automatic sliders with breakout egress panels for high-traffic retail, grocery and medical entrances. Request slider site visit [/automatic-sliding-door-installation/ →](/automatic-sliding-door-installation/) ![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) [/aluminum-entrance-installation/ →](/aluminum-entrance-installation/) ### Aluminum Entrance Installation [/aluminum-entrance-installation/ →](/aluminum-entrance-installation/) $4,200-$11,000 Kawneer, YKK AP and Vistawall entrance doors in narrow, medium or wide stile, with pivots, closers and exit devices matched to the stile. See entrance options [/aluminum-entrance-installation/ →](/aluminum-entrance-installation/) Service Area ## Automatic Door Operator 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 Automatic Operators > "Rear service doors on our plaza were rusted through. They replaced both with prime-coat hollow metal and matched the existing hardware prep." Fatima A. Plaza property manager | Wexford, Scarborough Steel Door Replacement > "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 > "Spec'd 14 operators across our bank retrofit. CAD day 3, install day 18. No callbacks." Priya S. Bank facilities PM | King West, Toronto Automatic Door Operators Representative client feedback; renter replaces with verified reviews at lease. Free tools ## Plan this job before the site measure AODA Door Compliance Checker Answer a few questions about an entrance to see which barrier-free items to check before an accessibility review. Use the tool [/tools/aoda-compliance-checker/ →](/tools/aoda-compliance-checker/) FAQ ## Automatic Door Operator 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 automatic door operator cost in Toronto? Most swing operator installs run $4,500-$12,000 per opening. A single low-energy operator on a sound aluminum door with push plates on both sides sits near the low end. A full-energy pair with presence sensors, frame reinforcement and a concealed header sits near the top. Power runs, battery backup and access control tie-ins add to the range. The written CAD spec lists the operator, actuators, sensors and electrical scope for each opening so you can approve the exact package, and a technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. What is the difference between low-energy and full-energy operators? Low-energy operators, covered by ANSI/BHMA A156.19, open slowly with limited force and are usually activated by a push plate or wave sensor. They suit most public, office and clinic entrances. Full-energy operators, covered by A156.10, open faster and need safety sensors on both sides of the swing. They suit heavy-traffic entrances such as hospitals, transit-adjacent lobbies and busy retail. We recommend the class based on traffic, door size and who uses the entrance. Which brands do you install? Dorma (including ED900 and 8616 lines), Besam SW100, Stanley Access Technologies, Record and LCN Senior Swing. We choose by door weight, header space, traffic and parts support, not by brand loyalty. Can an operator go on our existing door? Often yes, if the door, frame and hinges are sound. We check the frame for reinforcement, confirm the hinges or pivots can handle powered cycles, and measure the header. Weak frames, butt hinges on heavy doors or failing pivots go into the spec as prep items so they are approved before install. Continuous geared hinges are a common upgrade. Do automatic operators need a dedicated electrical circuit? Most need 120V power near the header. We coordinate the power run with your electrician or include it in the scope, and note battery backup options for entrances that must work in an outage. How long does installation take? Typically 7-14 business days from spec sign-off. On site, a single operator is usually a half day to one day including adjustment and testing. Is an automatic operator the same as an AODA operator? An AODA operator is an automatic operator spec'd and placed to meet barrier-free requirements: push buttons on both sides at reachable heights, clear approach space and tested opening force. Our AODA door operator installation service focuses on those retrofits. What maintenance do operators need? Annual inspection is recommended under the ANSI standards, covering force, speed, sensors and hardware. Your handover record gives the baseline readings to compare against. Do you install operators on fire-rated doors? Yes, with operators listed for rated doors and tied into the fire alarm so the door closes and latches on alarm. These are flagged in the spec. Do you install operators in Markham and Richmond Hill? Yes. Recent work includes six entrances across two buildings on a Highway 404 campus in Markham, installed over three weekends so the lobbies stayed open. Can operators work with access control? Yes. Operators can be tied to card readers or keypads so the door unlocks and opens on a valid credential. See commercial access control installation for that scope. 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 Automatic Operators? 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.