Electric sectional garage doors in Chester

Key questions about electric sectional doors in Chester

Can I control it from my phone?

Many current operators accept a smart module or have one built in, so you can open, close and check the door from an app. This is useful for deliveries and for checking you shut the door, though it should never replace the safety systems on the door itself.

What happens in a power cut?

Every electric sectional door has an emergency release, a cord inside that disconnects the carriage so the door can be lifted by hand. If the garage has no other way in, an external emergency release lock can be added.

Options and upgrades for Chester homes

• Smart controlApp control through a module or built-in Wi-Fi on selected operators.
• Belt or chain driveBelt drives are quieter; chain drives are hard-wearing.
• External releaseLockable external emergency release for garages with no other access.
• PhotocellsInfra-red safety beams across the opening.

Guide price for an electric sectional door in Chester

Guide price: £2,095–£3,495 inc VAT. The figure includes VAT, fitting and taking away a standard old door. Your survey turns it into a fixed price.

The survey is free and there is no obligation. We measure width, height, headroom, side room and depth, and look at power for an operator.

Do you need permission in Chester?

Chester falls under Cheshire West and Chester Council for planning and building control, which is the place to check if your home is listed or in a conservation area.

In England you can usually replace a garage door without planning permission. Check first if the house is listed, sits in a conservation area or Article 4 area, or was built with planning conditions covering the garage.

Operators normally run from a switched fused spur; adding one to an existing circuit is not notifiable in England, but a new circuit falls under Part P.

What happens next?