Automatic Door Openers in Minnesota

Automatic Door Openers

A heavy door can be a real barrier for someone using a wheelchair, a walker, or hands that don't grip well. A residential automatic door opener turns any door into a hands-free, push-button (or remote) entry — and paired with door widening, it makes your home genuinely easy to move through.

Hands-free entry, on your terms

Opening a door sounds simple — until you’re doing it from a wheelchair, balancing on a walker, or managing a door that’s heavy and spring-loaded. A residential automatic door opener removes that struggle: press a button or remote and the door opens and closes for you. It restores independence at the exact spot where many people need help.

What we install

Automatic openers — button, remote, or fob-operated, for entry and interior doors.
Door widening — a wider clear opening for wheelchair passage.
Accessible hardware — lever handles and easy latches where a full opener isn’t needed.
The doors that matter most — front entry, garage-to-house, and heavy interior doors.

Part of a barrier-free path

Automatic doors work best as part of a continuous accessible route — from the ramp or porch railing outside, through a wide, powered door, and on to threshold ramps and grab bars inside. We design the whole path to flow.

Licensed installs, funding help

Ocel Builders installs door openers and widens doorways cleanly and to code. As a registered Medicaid provider (NPI/UMPI), we can include this work in waiver-funded projects. Request a free assessment.

Questions about automatic door openers

Can an automatic opener be added to my existing door?

In most cases, yes. Residential automatic openers can be fitted to many existing entry and interior doors, operated by a wall button, remote, or fob. We assess your door and recommend the right system.

Do you also widen doorways?

Yes. Many wheelchairs need a wider clear opening than a standard door provides. We can widen doorways and pair them with an automatic opener so passage is smooth and hands-free.

Where are automatic doors most useful?

The main entry is the top priority, followed by garage-to-house doors and any heavy door you use often. We focus on the doors that cause you the most trouble.