Double sectional garage doors in Newton Abbot
For Newton Abbot and nearby Torquay, Paignton and Exmouth, we handle the whole job on a double sectional door: survey, made-to-measure order, removal of the old door and fitting.
Our Newton Abbot coverage takes in TQ12, and nearby we also cover Torquay (6 mi), Paignton (7 mi) and Exmouth (11 mi). Plymouth is about 26 miles away.
- Area
- Devon
- Planning authority
- District or borough council
- Postcode districts
- TQ12
- Nearest town
- Torquay (6 mi)
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey

Double sectional garage doors: what matters for Newton Abbot garages
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.
What can you choose for your Newton Abbot garage?
- 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 Newton Abbot?
Guide price: £3,295–£4,995 inc VAT. Prices include VAT and fitting. Building work to the opening or a new electrical circuit would be quoted separately.
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 Newton Abbot homes
Planning questions for homes in Newton Abbot go to the local district or borough 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?
Tell us about the garage
Use the form, the guide-price tool or call. A few photos of the opening help.
Free survey
We measure the opening and confirm the options, then send a fixed written price.
Made to measure
Your door is ordered to the surveyed size. The lead time is on your quote.
Fitting day
The old door comes out, the new door goes in and is balanced, tested and handed over.
Questions from Newton Abbot 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.
How much is a double sectional garage door?
A double insulated sectional door, supplied and fitted with an electric operator, is typically around £3,295–£4,995, depending on width, finish and glazing.
Do you cover Newton Abbot?
Yes. We cover Newton Abbot, including postcode districts TQ12. Installation and visit dates depend on installer availability and are agreed when you book.
Do I need planning permission for a new garage door in Newton Abbot?
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, check with the local district or borough council.
Do you also cover towns near Newton Abbot?
Yes. Close to Newton Abbot we also cover Torquay (6 mi), Paignton (7 mi), Exmouth (11 mi) and Exeter (14 mi).
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Start with a guide price, then let us confirm it with a free survey.
