Double sectional garage doors in Kent
Our double sectional door service covers Kent: Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham and Tunbridge Wells, 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
- 23
- Largest place
- Maidstone
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey
What should you know about double sectional doors in Kent?
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.
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.
Which options can you choose?
- Wicket doorIntegrated pedestrian door on selected ranges.
- Window insertsRows of windows in one section for daylight.
- Any designRibbed, large rib, flush, cassette, woodgrain and glazed options.
- Matching side doorPedestrian door in the same finish.
- Heavier operatorOperator rated for the door area and weight.
How much does a double sectional door cost in Kent?
Guide price: £3,295–£4,995 inc VAT. The figure includes VAT, fitting and taking away a standard old door. Your survey turns it into a fixed price.
At the free survey we measure everything the manufacturer needs, check the brickwork, lintel and floor, and agree the door details with you.
What rules apply in Kent?
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 Kent is handled by the district and borough councils, not the county council (Medway Council also cover parts of the area).
Towns we cover in Kent
- Ashford (Kent)
- Broadstairs
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Deal
- Dover
- Faversham
- Folkestone
- Gillingham
- Gravesend
- Herne Bay
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Ramsgate
- Rochester
- Sevenoaks
- Sittingbourne
- Strood
- Swanley
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Whitstable
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 Kent
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.
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.
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 Kent do you cover?
We cover Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford (Kent) and Canterbury and other towns across Kent.
Do I need planning permission in Kent?
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 Kent
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