Sliding doors
Single and bi-parting sliders for retail, grocery, clinic and lobby entrances, including breakout panels for emergency egress.
Across Alberta
Automatic doors
We supply, install and service automatic sliding and swing doors, low-energy operators and accessible push-button openers for stores, clinics, offices and multi-unit buildings.
What we do
- Automatic sliding doors
- Automatic swing doors
- Low-energy operators
- Push-button and wave-to-open switches
- Motion and presence sensors
- Repairs and parts replacement
- Planned maintenance and safety checks
Overview
Automatic doors, done properly
An automatic entrance has to open every time, close safely behind people and hold up to hundreds of cycles a day in every kind of weather. We size the operator to the door and the traffic, set up the sensors for the space in front of it, and test the safety functions before we hand it over.
For existing entrances we repair and adjust operators, replace worn belts, rollers and gear motors, re-aim or replace sensors, and set up planned maintenance so small problems are caught before the door stops working. We also retrofit manual doors with low-energy operators and push buttons so they meet barrier-free needs.
When to call
Signs you need us
- The door opens late, or not at all, when people walk up
- The door closes on people or carts
- It grinds, bangs or stops partway
- Wind or cold is keeping the door from closing fully
- You need an accessible opener on a manual door
What we cover
Every job is different. These are the kinds of automatic doors work we do most.
Swing doors
Full-power and low-energy swing operators for corridors, vestibules and entrances where a slider won't fit.
Barrier-free openers
Low-energy operators with push-button or touchless switches added to existing manual doors, wired to work with the lock.
Barrier-free requirements in Alberta
Alberta uses the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition, in force since May 1, 2024. Its accessibility requirements are in Section 3.8, Accessibility. Here's what it means for doors.
- Power door operatorsArticle 3.8.2.7.
- Power door operators are required at barrier-free entrances (including the inner door of a vestibule), at many doors along a barrier-free path to suites or rooms served by a public corridor, and at the entrance to any washroom with a barrier-free water closet. There are exceptions, so check how they apply to your building.
- Operator controlsSentence 3.8.3.6.(6)
- Push buttons must be on the barrier-free path, marked with the International Symbol of Access, and operable at two heights: 150 to 300 mm and 900 to 1 100 mm above the floor. Without safety sensors, the door must take at least 3 seconds to open fully and stop with a force of no more than 65 N.
- Barrier-free entrancesArticle 3.8.2.2.
- All pedestrian entrances to a storey that must be barrier-free have to be barrier-free and connect to a barrier-free exterior path, with some exceptions such as service entrances. Where an entrance has more than one doorway, one of them has to meet the barrier-free door requirements.
- Clear widthSentence 3.8.3.6.(2)
- Doorways on a barrier-free path need a clear width of at least 850 mm with the door open.
This is a plain-language summary, not the code itself. Requirements depend on the building's occupancy, size and whether the work is new construction or an alteration. Confirm them with your designer and the local authority having jurisdiction. More on barrier-free code.
Brands we work with
We are an authorized dealer for these brands. We supply, install and service their products, and match existing hardware during repairs.
Related hardware
The hardware that usually goes with this work.
- Door operatorsLow-energy and full-power swing operators, push buttons and touchless switches.
- Electrified hardwareElectric strikes, maglocks, electrified locks and exit devices, power transfers and power supplies.
- Door closersSurface, concealed and overhead closers sized and adjusted for the door, the traffic and the weather.
Automatic doors near you
We work across Alberta. Pick your city or town for local details.
Calgary region
Edmonton region
Central Alberta
Southern Alberta
Northern Alberta
How a job runs
Four steps, and you'll know the price before any work starts.
- Step 1
Tell us what you need
Send photos and details through the form, or call. For commercial work, send the door and hardware schedule if you have one.
- Step 2
We look on site
We confirm sizes, handing, frame condition, power and hardware before anything gets ordered.
- Step 3
You get a written quote
Itemized by door, hardware and labour, with lead times for anything that has to be ordered.
- Step 4
We install and test
We adjust until it closes, latches, locks and opens the way it should, then clean up before we leave.
Questions we hear a lot
Do you supply and install new automatic doors?
Yes. We supply and install complete automatic sliding and swing entrances, and we add operators to existing doors when the door and frame are in good shape.
How often should an automatic door be serviced?
Busy entrances should have a safety check and service at least once a year, and more often for high-traffic doors. Check the manufacturer's guidance for your operator. We can set up a maintenance schedule that fits your traffic.
Can you add an automatic opener to our existing door?
Usually, yes. Most swing doors in good condition can take a low-energy operator and push buttons. We check the door weight, hinges, frame and lock first, since an electrified lock or strike may be needed so the door can open on its own.
Do you repair brands you didn't install?
Yes. We work on operators and sensors from the major manufacturers, whoever installed them.
Get a quote
Tell us about the door and what you need. Photos, drawings or a hardware schedule help us quote faster and more accurately.
- Phone
- 1 800 716 8955
- contact@hsmcm.ca
- Hours
- Calls and email answered 24/7/365
- Area
- Across Alberta
- Head
- Suite 3400, 10180 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S4
- St. Albert
- 175 Carleton Dr, St. Albert, AB T8N 7X9
Helpful to include
- Photos of both sides of the door and its hardware
- A close-up of the hinge edge and any labels
- Width, height and handing if you know them