Double sectional garage doors in Christchurch
If you live in Christchurch, 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.
In Christchurch we cover postcode districts BH5, BH6, BH7, BH23, and nearby we also cover Bournemouth (4 mi), Ferndown (7 mi) and Poole (9 mi).
- Area
- Dorset
- Planning authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Postcode districts
- BH5, BH6, BH7 and more
- Nearest town
- Bournemouth (4 mi)
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey
What should Christchurch homeowners know about double sectional doors?
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.
Will a standard operator lift it?
Domestic operators come in ratings for different door areas. Wide doors need an operator rated for the size and weight, and on very wide or heavy doors a more powerful unit or a different drive arrangement is specified.
Which options are available in Christchurch?
- Wicket doorIntegrated pedestrian door on selected ranges.
- 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.
Guide price for a double sectional door in Christchurch
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.
What rules apply in Christchurch?
The planning authority for Christchurch is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. A replacement garage door is usually outside planning control, but it is worth a quick check where conditions apply.
English planning rules normally treat a replacement garage door as permitted. Listed status, conservation areas, Article 4 directions and estate planning conditions are what can change that.
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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
Yes. We cover Christchurch, including postcode districts BH5, BH6, BH7, BH23. 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 Christchurch?
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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
Do you also cover towns near Christchurch?
Yes. Close to Christchurch we also cover Bournemouth (4 mi), Ferndown (7 mi) and Poole (9 mi).
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