Double sectional garage doors in Portadown

Choosing a double sectional door for a home in Portadown

One wide door or two single doors?

If your garage has a central pier, two single doors may still make sense. If the opening is clear from side to side, one wide sectional door gives the most usable width and a cleaner look. On some properties removing a central pier is possible, but that is structural work needing proper design, not a decision to make on the doorstep.

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.

Options and upgrades for Portadown homes

• Matching side doorPedestrian door in the same finish.
• Any designRibbed, large rib, flush, cassette, woodgrain and glazed options.
• Window insertsRows of windows in one section for daylight.
• Wicket doorIntegrated pedestrian door on selected ranges.

How much does a double sectional door cost in Portadown?

Guide price: £3,295–£4,995 inc VAT. That covers the door, fitting, removal of a standard old door and VAT; the fixed price follows the free survey.

The survey is free and there is no obligation. We measure width, height, headroom, side room and depth, and look at power for an operator.

Planning and regulations for Portadown homes

If your property in Portadown is listed, in a conservation area or on an estate with planning conditions, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is the authority to check with before ordering.

Northern Ireland planning rules usually allow a replacement garage door in the same opening. Check with the council planning office first if the property is listed or in a conservation area.

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.

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