Whether you want whisper-quiet for the room above the garage, smartphone control for busy ferry-day mornings, or a heavy-duty unit for a strata gate — we fit the right LiftMaster for your door and your routine. Here's how the options compare.
There's no single "best" opener — it comes down to how quiet you need it, your ceiling height, whether you want a built-in camera, and how much phone control you're after. We install and warranty all six LiftMaster models below, and we'll happily talk you through which one fits your garage.
From $1,240 installed
1 HP belt drive with camera — the quiet, smart all-rounder most homeowners choose
From $1,390 installed
Our most powerful belt drive — best for heavy full-glass & aluminum doors
From $1,460 installed
Premium heavy-duty chain drive with camera — best for heavy doors & detached garages
From $1,480 installed
Wall-mount jackshaft — best for high or cathedral ceilings
From $1,070 installed
Chain drive with battery backup & camera — best for reliable value that works in outages
From $1,100 installed
Chain drive with camera — our most economical smart openerWe supply, install, program your remotes and the myQ app, then show you how it all works before we go.
If you're stuck between belt and chain, or wondering whether a wall-mount makes sense for your high-ceiling garage in Tsawwassen Shores, just call. A real technician will ask a few quick questions — is the garage attached, is there a room above, how high is the ceiling, do you want phone control — and point you to the right unit.
No upselling. If a straightforward chain-drive is all you need, that's what we'll quote.
A belt-drive opener runs the door on a reinforced rubber belt, so it's noticeably quieter and smoother — the right choice for an attached garage or a room above the garage. A chain-drive uses a steel chain: it's a touch louder but it's a proven, durable workhorse and the best value for a detached garage where noise doesn't matter.
myQ is LiftMaster's smart-home system. With a Wi-Fi-enabled opener and the free myQ app you can open, close and check your garage door from your phone anywhere, get alerts if it's left open, and grant temporary guest access — handy for deliveries or family during ferry weekends.
In most cases, yes. A standard sectional door in good shape pairs fine with a new opener. We always check the door's balance and springs first, because an opener is only as good as the door it lifts — if the springs are tired we'll flag it before fitting.
Yes. Wall-mount jackshaft openers mount beside the door instead of on the ceiling, which is ideal for high or cathedral ceilings, storage above the door, or a cleaner look. They're quiet, include an integrated deadbolt lock, and we install them regularly across Tsawwassen.
Sometimes — it depends on the brand and frequency. Often it's simpler and more secure to program fresh remotes and the in-car HomeLink button to the new opener. We set everything up and show you how before we leave.
If you choose a model with battery backup, yes — the door keeps cycling for a number of openings even when the power's out, which is reassuring during a winter storm on the coast. Every opener can also be released to operate by hand. We recommend battery backup for any attached garage that's your main way in.
Quiet, smart or heavy-duty — supplied, installed and demonstrated by a local crew.