Double sectional garage doors in Greater London
Our double sectional door service covers Greater London: Central London, Islington, Bexley and Barking, 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
- England
- Towns covered
- 34
- Largest place
- Central London
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey
What should you know about double sectional doors in Greater London?
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.
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.
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.
Which options can you choose?
- Wicket doorIntegrated pedestrian door on selected ranges.
- Heavier operatorOperator rated for the door area and weight.
- Matching side doorPedestrian door in the same finish.
- Window insertsRows of windows in one section for daylight.
- Any designRibbed, large rib, flush, cassette, woodgrain and glazed options.
How much does a double sectional door cost in Greater London?
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 Greater London?
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 Greater London is handled by the London borough councils (Westminster City Council in central London), not the Greater London Authority.
Towns we cover in Greater London
- Acton
- Barking
- Battersea
- Beckenham
- Bexley
- Brixton
- Central London
- Chelsea
- Chingford
- Cricklewood
- Croydon
- Dagenham
- Edmonton
- Enfield
- Feltham
- Finchley
- Fulham
- Harrow
- Hayes
- Hounslow
- Ilford
- Islington
- Mitcham
- Peckham
- Purley
- Putney
- Romford
- Southall
- Sutton
- Tottenham
- Uxbridge
- Walthamstow
- Wembley
- Wimbledon
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 Greater London
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.
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.
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.
Which towns in Greater London do you cover?
We cover Central London, Islington, Bexley, Barking, Sutton, Croydon, Ilford and Enfield and other towns across Greater London.
Do I need planning permission in Greater London?
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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