Double sectional garage doors in Essex
Looking for a double sectional door in Essex? We cover Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester and Chelmsford and the rest of the area, measuring, supplying and fitting each door.
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
- England
- Towns covered
- 23
- Largest place
- Southend-on-Sea
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey
What should you know about double sectional doors in Essex?
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.
Can a double door have a pedestrian door in it?
Some ranges offer an integrated wicket door within a sectional door. It is useful on wide doors where there is no separate side door, though it adds cost and has threshold and width limits.
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 can you choose?
- 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.
- Heavier operatorOperator rated for the door area and weight.
- Matching side doorPedestrian door in the same finish.
How much does a double sectional door cost in Essex?
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.
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 Essex?
In England, swapping a garage door for a new one, including an electric sectional door, does not normally need planning permission. Permission or consent can be needed if the house is listed, if it sits in a conservation area or is covered by an Article 4 direction, or if the new door would noticeably change how the house looks from the street. On many newer estates a planning condition removes permitted development rights or requires the garage to be kept for parking, so check your planning history before changing the door or the use of the garage.
Planning in Essex is handled by the district and borough councils, not the county council (Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council also cover parts of the area).
Towns we cover in Essex
- Basildon
- Benfleet
- Billericay
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Canvey Island
- Chelmsford
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Colchester
- Grays
- Hadleigh
- Harlow
- Harwich
- Maldon
- Pitsea
- Rayleigh
- South Ockendon
- Southend-on-Sea
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Waltham Abbey
- Walton-on-the-Naze
- Wickford
- Witham
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 about double sectional garage doors in Essex
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.
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.
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.
Which towns in Essex do you cover?
We cover Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow, Grays, Braintree and Brentwood and other towns across Essex.
Do I need planning permission in Essex?
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. Check with your local planning authority if in doubt.
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Double sectional garage doors in Essex
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