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Finding the right Garage Door

You may be wondering what sizes garage doors come in, or whether insulated garage doors are worth the money.

We supply and fit all types of garage doors, from all leading manufacturers – these key points will help you choose, and our experienced team are always available to help.

Please click on the tabs below to take a look at the pros and cons of each door type:

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Typically, one of our expert garage door surveyors will carry out a free site survey to determine the most suitable garage door for you. These are based on detailed measurements, the styles that you like as well as your budget.

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Garage Door Types Explained:

Up & Over Door – Canopy Mechanism

Overview

Most common type of garage door
Single panel door, usually with spring running above door opening
Available in a wide range of styles and colours
Typically made of steel or timber

Pros

Most cost-effective garage door style
Easiest to install
Maximises width of garage opening compared to retractable option

Cons

‘Kicks out’ when opening
Difficult to motorise

Canopy

Up & Over Door – Retractable Mechanism

Overview

Door type used when motorising a single panel door or with a width over 8’
Available in a wide range of styles and colours
Typically made of steel or timber

Pros

Most cost-effective option for motorisation
Low maintenance
Best option for very low headroom

Cons

‘Kicks out’ when opening
Requires depth in the garage for tracks
Narrows width of opening – however drive through gear is available

Retractable

Sectional

Overview

Increasingly popular door type for its security and insulation benefits
Door made up of 4 or 5 panels
Typically made of steel but also available in timber
Comes in varying thicknesses for insulation: single skin, 20mm and 40-45mm

Pros

Ideal for motorisation, and available with a side motor
Creates a sealed, insulated environment inside the garage. Very safe and secure by design
Available in a wide range of panel designs and all RAL colours
Low headroom gear option
No ‘kick-out’ – park right up to the garage door

Cons

More expensive than the single panel option
Requires depth in the garage for tracks

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Roller

Overview

A popular option for those who want an insulated or motorised garage door but without much space inside the garage
Typically constructed of aluminium
All mechanical parts are enclosed in protected housing

Pros

Ideal when there is little or no depth to a garage
Insulated rollers are effective at weather-proofing a garage
No ‘kick-out’ – park right up to the garage door

Cons

Requires more headroom than most doors within garage – 300mm for 77mm slat or 205mm for 55mm slat
Insulated doors are typically only available with a motor, not manual
Not available in different panel designs

Roller

Side-Hinged

Overview

A very traditional type of door
Typically constructed of steel or timber
Door configuration available in standard 50/50 format or 1/3-2/3

Pros

Convenient when there is no space inside garage
Low maintenance – fewer moving parts/cables than other door types

Cons

Large ‘kick-out’ effect – requires large, level area in front to open
Relatively expensive

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    Shaun Pearce 
 
 
 
  Excellent from start to finish We recently had two Ryterna Midrib sectional doors fitted to our garage. The team at Up & Over Doors made the whole process simple and straight forward. The doors are incredibly well made and the guys finished off the fitting really well leaving no mess. I would 100% recommend Up & Over Doors to anyone.
  
 
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    GRAHAM CAREY 
 
 
 
  I have used up & over doors before but have just bought a house and the garage door needed a up graded motor and lock kit. Tim came out and very quickly sent me a quote for the the work needed. I was kept updated at all times  about the ordering of parts and a date to complete the work. The two engineers turned up on time and let me know when on their way. The work was carried out to good standard and tested and checked to make sure the where no problems. I would recomend up & over doors no mattter what door you require good customer skills and good pricing. And their showroom has a very good range of doors so you can see what you want plus they explain all questions you might ask. Nice to see a company that value their customers.
  
 
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    Kevin Baker 
 
 
 
  I had a pair of side-hung garage doors fitted recently. Everything was good, from the initial survey through to the installation. The doors are good quality, and at a fair price for the quality. And the two guys who fitted the doors did an excellent job, and were nice people to have around.
  
 
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    Aiysha Hamid 
 
 
 
  I was looking for a lock for my garage door.  The staff at Up & Over Doors were really friendly and gave me all the advice I needed, and installed the lock for me at a very reasonable price.  Thank you very much for a great service.
  
 
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    Joe Burton 
 
 
 
  I recently had the pleasure of using Up and Over Doors in Bristol for a new garage door replacement, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The team was incredibly efficient, completing the job much faster than I expected without compromising on quality. They were also very tidy, leaving the area spotless after installation. Their professionalism and attention to detail truly set them apart. I highly recommend Up and Over Doors for anyone looking for a reliable, fast, and tidy service.
  
 
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    Zubair Mistry 
 
 
 
  Really happy with the service and the doors provided (garage door and front door). Everyone in this company have been professional and attentive from start to finish, taking the time to explain details, providing quotes for various options, and just generally going beyond expectations to provide an exceptional service.
  
 
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    Robert Wilcox 
 
 
 
  Telephoned, after taking to them with our problem, garage door not working, advised to book a service, all sorted by 2 very efficient engineers and working perfect. Highly recommended
  
 
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    Tony Swash 
 
 
 
  Just completed having new double garage doors installed. Top quality product, coupled with efficient, thorough and extremely professional installation engineers, delighted to recommend Up & Over Doors, Bristol.
  
 
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    Trina Belshaw 
 
 
 
  Perfect choice of garage door fast quick no mess and took old door away

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