Double sectional garage doors in County Antrim
Our double sectional door service covers County Antrim: Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus, plus the surrounding area, with each door made to measure after a free survey.
A double sectional garage door is a single wide sectional door that spans a two-car opening, typically around 4.3 to 4.9 metres wide, in place of two separate doors. Because it lifts vertically and parks under the ceiling, a double sectional keeps the whole drive clear and lets two cars use the full width of the opening.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Towns covered
- 7
- Largest place
- Belfast
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey
What should you know about double sectional doors in County Antrim?
What sizes are common in the UK?
Many older double garages have openings of about 14 feet by 7 feet (roughly 4267 by 2134 mm) or 16 feet by 7 feet (about 4877 by 2134 mm). New builds vary, which is why every door is made to the measured opening rather than to a stock size.
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.
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.
Which options can you choose?
- Heavier operatorOperator rated for the door area and weight.
- Window insertsRows of windows in one section for daylight.
- Matching side doorPedestrian door in the same finish.
- Wicket doorIntegrated pedestrian door on selected ranges.
- Any designRibbed, large rib, flush, cassette, woodgrain and glazed options.
How much does a double sectional door cost in County Antrim?
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.
What rules apply in County Antrim?
In Northern Ireland, fitting a new door within an existing opening generally does not need planning permission. If the property is listed, in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction, check with your council planning office before ordering, as consent may be needed for changes to the outside of the building.
Planning authorities in County Antrim include Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Belfast City Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
Under the Windsor Framework, products placed on the market in Northern Ireland follow EU rules, so doors carry CE marking (with UKNI where a UK body assessed them). UKCA marking on its own is not accepted in Northern Ireland.
Towns we cover in County Antrim
What happens next?
Get a guide price
Our four-step tool gives a realistic range in under a minute.
Book the free survey
We check headroom, side room, depth and power on site.
Confirm your door
Agree finish, colour and options against a fixed written price.
Installation
We remove the old door, fit the new one and test every safety feature.
Questions about double sectional garage doors in County Antrim
Is a double sectional door heavy to open by hand?
When it is correctly balanced, the springs carry most of the weight. Even so, most people choose electric operation on a double.
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 I need more headroom for a double door?
Headroom depends more on the track and spring system than the width. Where headroom is tight, a low-headroom version is available.
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
We cover Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Antrim and Larne and other towns across County Antrim.
Do I need planning permission in County Antrim?
Usually not when the door goes into the existing opening. In Northern Ireland, check first if the property is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your local planning authority if in doubt.
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Double sectional garage doors in County Antrim
Start with a guide price, then let us confirm it with a free survey.