Buyers Guides

There are many reasons for investing in new garage doors. You may be modernising an older house, but want to retain its period character. You may need to find doors that match replacement windows. You could be improving security and insulation, as well as enhancing the appearance of your home. Or it might be that you simply want a change and have decided on a new style.

Whatever the reason, our buying guides provide impartial advice and helpful guidelines to help you make the right choices for your home. We suggest a five step approach.

- Requirements & Budget

Make a note of your reasons for undertaking the project and how much you are prepared to spend. Making choices becomes easier with these factors in mind.

- Style & Design

We believe that the first main choice to make is style and design. There is likely to be a range of doors and a model to match the architecture of your home and your specific preferences. Don't worry if it's difficult to imagine if this will suit your home or not. We can show you how it will look with different designs on screen.

- Lifting Gear

It is important to consider the most appropriate lifting gear, or operating mechanism for your garage doors. This depends on the physical characteristics of your garage, how you use it and your personal preferences. Some types of operation may be more suitable than others. Our detailed buying guides cover the five main choices available.

- Materials & Finishes

There is usually a vast choice of materials and finishes for your chosen style and design. You can find more information about these by clicking this link (hyperlink) or following the menus from the home page.

- Size & Measurements

Once you have made these choices, it's time to work out the exact size requirements for each of your doors. You need to work this out using the technical information supplied by manufacturers on their websites, or in their brochures. Getting this right first time will save you a lot of pain and unnecessary cost.