Double sectional garage doors in Reading
If you live in Reading, a double sectional door starts with a free survey of your garage, then a door made to your opening and fitted by our installers on a booked date.
Reading is the largest place we cover in Berkshire. Postcode districts here include RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG30, and nearby we also cover Earley (3 mi), Wokingham (7 mi) and Crowthorne (10 mi).
- Area
- Berkshire
- Planning authority
- Reading Council
- Postcode districts
- RG1, RG2, RG4 and more
- Nearest town
- Earley (3 mi)
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey
Double sectional garage doors: what matters for Reading garages
Does a wider door need different springs?
Yes. A double door is far heavier than a single, so it runs on a larger spring set, usually torsion springs on a longer shaft, and heavier-gauge tracks and cables. These are sized to the exact door weight by the manufacturer.
How long does fitting take?
A double sectional door is still usually a one-day job for a two-person team, including removal of the old door, unless the opening needs building work first.
Options and upgrades for Reading homes
- Wicket doorIntegrated pedestrian door on selected ranges.
- Window insertsRows of windows in one section for daylight.
- Heavier operatorOperator rated for the door area and weight.
- Any designRibbed, large rib, flush, cassette, woodgrain and glazed options.
How much does a double sectional door cost in Reading?
Guide price: £3,295–£4,995 inc VAT. The figure includes VAT, fitting and taking away a standard old door. Your survey turns it into a fixed price.
Our free survey checks the opening, headroom above it, room either side for the tracks, garage depth and where an operator will be powered from.
Planning and regulations for Reading homes
Planning questions for homes in Reading go to Reading Council. Most garage door swaps need no permission, but conservation areas and listed buildings are the exceptions.
A new garage door in an existing opening is not normally development needing planning permission in England. The exceptions are listed buildings, conservation areas, Article 4 areas and estates where a planning condition restricts changes to the garage.
What happens next?
Send your enquiry
Give us the postcode and what you are thinking of; photos are welcome.
Survey and fixed price
A free visit to measure, then a written quote with the exact door.
Manufacture
The door is made for your opening while you wait for your fitting date.
Fit and handover
Usually one day on site, finishing with safety checks and a demonstration.
Questions from Reading customers
Can the door be made to a non-standard width?
Yes. Sectional doors are made to measure, so non-standard widths and heights are normal.
Can you replace two single doors with one double sectional?
Only if the central pier can be removed safely. That needs structural assessment and often a new lintel, which is arranged separately before the door is ordered.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. We cover Reading, including postcode districts RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG30. Installation and visit dates depend on installer availability and are agreed when you book.
Will Reading Council need to approve my new garage door?
Usually not. Replacing a garage door, including with an electric sectional door, does not normally need planning permission in England unless the house is listed, in a conservation area or Article 4 area, or has planning conditions affecting the garage. If in doubt, ask Reading Council before ordering.
Do you also cover towns near Reading?
Yes. Close to Reading we also cover Earley (3 mi), Wokingham (7 mi), Crowthorne (10 mi) and Bracknell (10 mi).
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