Here are the questions people across the Wirral ask us most about garage doors. If your question isn’t here, call us on 0151 334 2442 and we’ll be happy to help.
It depends on the type of door, the size and whether you want it electric. As a guide, our up-and-over doors start from around £730 supplied and fitted. Roller, sectional, side-hinged and automatic doors vary more, so we offer a free, no-obligation survey and can usually give you a same-day estimate.
That depends on what’s gone wrong. Common jobs like replacing snapped cables are often done in about an hour. Give us a call on 0151 334 2442 and tell us what’s happening with the door, and we’ll give you an idea of cost before we come out.
Small things like oiling hinges and rollers are fine to do yourself. But garage door springs and cables are under a lot of tension and can cause serious injury if they let go. If a cable has snapped, a spring has gone or the door is hanging unevenly, leave it closed and call a professional.
Electric doors cost more than manual ones because of the motor and controls. The price depends on the size and style of door, whether it’s roller or sectional, and how far the power supply is from the garage. We’ll give you a firm price after a free survey.
In most cases, yes. Side-hinged doors fit inside a new frame in the same opening, so they’re a popular replacement when an old up-and-over door or its wooden frame has worn out. We’ll check the opening and the condition of the brickwork when we survey.
Yes. Sectional doors open straight up and then slide back along the ceiling, so you can park right up to the door and use the full width of the opening. They’re usually insulated, which helps keep the garage warmer, and they’re very secure. They cost more than a standard up-and-over door, but many people think they’re worth it.
Roller doors are compact and easy to use, but they’re usually more expensive than a basic up-and-over door. They also need space above the opening for the roll. Uninsulated versions don’t keep heat in as well as insulated roller or sectional doors. We’ll help you weigh up the options for your garage.
Up-and-over doors are still the most common in the UK because they’re good value. Roller and sectional doors are increasingly popular, especially with an electric opener, because they don’t swing out onto the driveway.
The most common single garage door is about 7ft wide by 7ft high, and doubles are usually around 14ft wide. Many garages aren’t standard sizes, though, which is why we measure up on our free survey before ordering your door.
Replacing a garage door with a new one in the same opening doesn’t normally need planning permission. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local council first.
We’re a family-run business based on the Wirral, covering the whole Wirral peninsula, Chester and Ellesmere Port, and up to around 50 miles from the Wirral. That includes Heswall, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bromborough, Bebington, West Kirby, Moreton and Upton.
Yes. We offer free, no-obligation surveys and can usually give same-day estimates. We’re open Monday to Friday 8am–6pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. Call 0151 334 2442 or 07764 944 485.