Dodds Garage Door Systems Inc.

Garage Doors & Hardware
Toronto ON M6M 3E6
Write a Review
Write a Review


HomeStars
Garage Doors & Hardware
Dodds Garage Door Systems Inc.
Star Score
Learn more about how StarScore uses a complex algorithm which considers a company's review ratings, responsiveness, reputation, and recency.

96%

This is the average rating based on homeowner reviews.
This indicates how long it's been since the last review.
Indicates how well a pro reacts to reviews and review-related interactions with Homeowners.
How well a company responds to Service Requests and Reviews.
Reviews by rating (past 12 months)
Verified by HomeStars

Reviews for Dodds Garage Door Systems Inc.

Average customer rating:
9.6 10 (1070 reviews)

Sort by

Maribeth from Milton
Maribeth from Milton
1 review Milton, ON
4/10

New Garage Door

We needed a new garage door and we chose Dodd’s because of their high rating on home stars. The sales person who gave us our quote was great and very knowledgeable. The door took about 3.5 weeks to arrive as they had promised. I thought everything was going as planned. We were scheduled to have our door installed on a Tuesday morning, I arranged for a family member to come over and be here in case the installer needed anything. Monday I received a call from Dodd’s saying someone called in sick and could they come by Tuesday afternoon instead….I said no problem I understand people get sick. At around 4:30 on Tuesday I called home to see how the install is going and Dodd’s hadn’t shown up or called. I called Dodd’s and was assured they were on their way. At 6:30 the installer called and said he’ll be here tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Wednesday I get a call at 8am that the installer is lost ( I started to feel like this company is really disorganized if they aren’t sending their workers out with a GPS or map). When the installer got here I was surprised that he was alone, my old garage door is a one piece 12 foot metal door from the 1980s and is heavy, I didn’t know how one person could handle or lift that. After about 3 hours the installer brought me out to the garage to show me the new door, it was nice. He tried to talk me out of putting the lock/handle on the outside of the door, we had paid for one and therefore we wanted one, so I insisted he put it on. He then showed me how he installed the wrong mechanism and the shop didn’t send the right one, he’ll be back tomorrow to fix the problem I then asked him if he was going to remove the old door and he said that he guessed he had to. (Lucky my husband just got home from work because the installer couldn’t lift the door into the truck on his own). At this point I asked him if he could make our door a priority as some of the contents of my garage were outside (including my snow blower). The installer said that he’d be back by noon Thursday. Thursday at 4:30 no installer had arrived and no one from Dodd's had called. We called Dodd’s and were assured he had the mechanism and he’s on his way. He did not show up again. Friday morning we got a call from the installer that he’ll be coming at noon and could he have our address (completely disorganized). He did come Friday afternoon (not at the promised 12) and finished the install. We gave him the final payment. I checked my email and I saw Angela at Dodd’s sent me an email, I thought it was an apology or a suggestion on how they could make this situation better…Nope…just a copy of the invoice with no text, not even a thank you for your business. I thought as an honest person I would let Dodd’s know I was posting this review, only then I got a small admission that there had been some communication problems…Still no suggestions or efforts to leave me with a good feeling about this company

Approximate cost of services:
$1,400.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

At the time of writing this Dodds has 184 reviews with only two critical of our performance. As far as we are concerned two is too many. We do 12,000 calls per annum and have been in business since 1958 and it still "hurts" when we get a review like this. Maribeth had every right to post this review given the fact that we dropped the ball and we apologise most profusely for this. While it is no excuse the facts are that the installer in question was not trained by Dodds but was recently hired to cope with the large volume of business we are experiencing and he never kept the office informed but was communicating directly with the client and making promises that he did not keep.We were totally out of the loop while all this was happening and as soon as we were made aware we immediately contacted the client to explain and to apologise as per our email sent Nov-8-2013. The installer has been terminated as he does not typify the level of service that our customers deserve.

Greig M. from Etobicoke
Greig M. from Etobicoke
1 review Etobicoke, ON
10/10

New Garage Doors and Openers

We needed to replace our two garage doors and door openers. I called a few companies for quotes and Dodds really impressed me. Their sales people were polite, professional and provided lots of good advice without being pushy. Their prices were competitive, but the product and quality of the installation is what really impressed me. I'd highly recommend them if you're looking for new garage doors and openers.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Greig made use of our free at home no obligation consultation with one of our professional estimators and given our buying power enjoyed not only our very competitive prices but also experienced our expert installation protocols. Thank you very much for the review.Greig.

Tom in Vaughan
Tom in Vaughan
20 reviews Milton, ON
10/10

Door Repair

I called Dodds Garage Door Systems Inc after noticed my door was making a lot of noise. Making the appointment through their call center was easy. The next day I received a call 30 min before technicians arrival as agreed. John quickly diagnosed the problem and provided me with a fair quote. I am very happy with his workmanship and professionalism. I would recommend Dodds to anyone!

Approximate cost of services:
$170.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thank you Tom for this review. Our clients can experience Dodds emergency hotline service at no extra cost during normal business hours and a great experience begins with a LIVE person to talk to on the phone.

Paul
Paul
3 reviews Whitby, ON
10/10

Garage Door Installs

I am very pleased with my new garage doors and the level of service I received from Dodd's for my new garage doors.

Excellent attention to detail from the door installation down to the aluminum capping surrounding my doors.

Leandro(installer), Lori(sales) and Angela(installs) were all a pleasure to work with.

Their professionalism and exceptional level of service may this experience a great one.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,200.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

We appreciate you taking the time to review us and thank you Paul for choosing Dodds to install your garage doors and aluminum capping. Our employees really enjoy being singled out and we are proud of ALL (A=Angela, L=Leandro, L=Lori) of them for their dedication and professionalism.

Tammi from Markham
Tammi from Markham
5 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

New Garage Door

Dodds came through for me in a very short amount of time. The service and the installer were both perfect bar none. They met with my needs, my budget, and my timeframe. THANK YOU so very much. I will recommend to my friends and family where I can.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thank you Tammi for the great review and for the recommendations
we do so appreciate your comments. Dodds will make every effort to show you the easy, comfortable,and affordable path to choosing the perfect door for you, your home, and your budget.

Linda & Frank from Brampton
Linda & Frank from Brampton
1 review Brampton, ON
10/10

Service

Called at 9:00 a.m. and arranged p.m. appointment same day. Chris showed up at 11:00 a.m.! Repaired garage door and checked second garage door to make sure in good condition (doors approximately 25 years old). Extremely satisfied with efficient and friendly service. Don't waste your time shopping around!

Approximate cost of services:
$170.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
No room for improvement! They are great!
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Contact Dodds Garage Door Systems without hesitation
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

We appreciate the review and the score and the vote of confidence and thank you Linda and Frank for choosing Dodds to repair your garage doors. We are proud to be the industry leader as voted by the Consumers Choice Survey for 14 CONSECUTIVE years.

Bill and Linda from Etobicoke
Bill and Linda from Etobicoke
1 review Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Replacement of Garage Door

From the initial quote to the final job, we were extreemly pleased with Dodds Door System. If you are looking for a company that follows through on timelines and produces a quality product and service, this is the company to choose. The installer was professional, very polite, and did not leave before everything was tidied up. My husband is very very picky and he has done nothing but compliment this whole experience. We would absolutely recommend Dodds to our friends and family...No hesitation.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thank you for this review Linda. We expect every single client to be picky and so serve one customer at a time with the very best that we have to offer.

Heather from Pickering
Heather from Pickering
4 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

garage door replacement

All the staff we worked with were very professional, punctual and friendly. Our new garage doors arrived in the suggested timeline and installation was booked promptly after the company received the manufactured doors. Both gentlemen doing the installation did a great job and were easy to work with. We are very pleased with the quality and appearance of the doors and would not hesitate to recommend Dodd's Doors to anyone!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thank you Heather for this terrific review. The only surprise in buying a garage door from Dodds is that there are no surprises. We endeavour to always be on time, on budget and with a perfect installation.

Christy Spicer from Pickering
Christy Spicer from Pickering
4 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

replace garage door spring

I contacted them via email and someone called me within 60 seconds. they quoted me $167 and said they'd be there between 1pm - 5pm. They showed up at 2pm and 1.5hrs later they were done and it cost $167 plus tax.

They did exactly as they quoted and that is very appreciated!

I would recommend them again and again. WELL DONE!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thank you Christy for this review. Sorry it took us 60 seconds to get back to you :)

Dane in Whitby
Dane in Whitby
2 reviews WHITBY, ON
10/10

Replaced garage door

Great experience from start to finish. We heard the radio advertisements and did our research, so I'm more than happy to add to the numerous positive comments I read before choosing Dodds.
Everyone I dealt with was very professional, the project was completed exactly when they said it would be (about 1 month from door order), install was perfect, clean-up was immaculate, pricing was competitive, it's all in writing on your contract, and even a follow-up email to ensure your satisfied. This is the way it should be when you deal with a contractor for any home project. As a result, I have no hesitation in recommending Dodds and when we move, and if we're in need of another garage door, this is the company we'll be using.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

We really feel appreciated when we read a great review such as yours Dane. Customer satisfaction, safety of your family, integrity of your budget are all important to us and we constantly strive to deliver the perfect experience.

The reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the Author and not of HomeStars Inc.

More about Dodds Garage Door Systems Inc.

Dodds Garage Door Systems gives new meaning to the word "reliability".
"We show up when we say we will, we do the job with the expertise of over 52 years in the business, and we tidy up. We never leave a mess!"
"When you require garage door service or garage door electric opener attention, please call us. You won't be sorry. We guarantee it!"
Having done that, just sit down and relax, you have just hired Greater Toronto's #1 garage door company, Dodds Garage Door Systems is your RELIABLE garage door firm.
Dodds major products are "SERVICE", "VALUE", and "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION!"

Dodds Garage Door Systems Inc. is an all-Canadian privately owned company, established in 1958, specializing in the sale, repairs, service and installation of:

Overhead Garage Doors- residential, commercial and industrial
Electric Garage Door Openers - residential,
commercial and industrial
Associated Safety Systems
Preventive Maintenance Programs
Barrier Gates

CATEGORIES
Garage Doors & Hardware
PRODUCTS
Overhead Garage Doors- residential, commercial and industrial, Electric Garage Door Openers - residential, commercial and industrial, Associated Safety Systems
SERVICES
Preventive Maintenance Programs. Repairs and service of all makes of garage doors and garage door openers FREE shop at-home no obligation estimates for new garage doors.
BRANDS
Garaga, Clopay, CHI, Steel-Craft, Liftmaster
STYLES
Insulated, Non-Insulated, Wood, Steel, Aluminum, Raised panel, Coach House (Carriage House) Glass, Platinum, Rolling Shutters, Fiberglass.
SPECIALITIES
Garage Doors and Garage Door Openers
WEBSITE
http://www.doddsdoors.com/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1958
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
43
PAYMENT METHOD
Visa, Master Card, Amex, Cheques, ETF and Cash
MEMBERSHIPS
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce: Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses:IDA International D
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Varies
Company profile information is not moderated by HomeStars. Ask the contractor to verify before hiring.