Commercial sectional doors for workshops and units in Weston-super-Mare

Choosing a commercial sectional door for a home in Weston-super-Mare

Which operator suits a commercial door?

Shaft-mounted operators are common on commercial sectional doors because they handle heavier doors and higher use. Three-phase power is typical, though single-phase versions exist.

How is it different from a domestic door?

Commercial doors open more often and are often bigger, so they use springs rated for higher cycle counts, heavier hardware and operators built for frequent use. The safety requirements for powered doors at work also apply.

What can you choose for your Weston-super-Mare garage?

• Pass doorPedestrian door within the panels.
• Shaft operatorFor heavier doors and frequent use.
• Vision panelsGlazed rows for light and visibility.
• High-cycle springsFor doors that open many times a day.

What will a commercial sectional door cost in Weston-super-Mare?

Guide price: from £3,500 + VAT. The figure includes VAT, fitting and taking away a standard old door. Your survey turns it into a fixed price.

At the free survey we measure everything the manufacturer needs, check the brickwork, lintel and floor, and agree the door details with you.

Do you need permission in Weston-super-Mare?

If your property in Weston-super-Mare is listed, in a conservation area or on an estate with planning conditions, North Somerset Council is the authority to check with before ordering.

In England you can usually replace a garage door without planning permission. Check first if the house is listed, sits in a conservation area or Article 4 area, or was built with planning conditions covering the garage.

Operators normally run from a switched fused spur; adding one to an existing circuit is not notifiable in England, but a new circuit falls under Part P.

At work, powered doors must also be maintained under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.

What happens next?