Electric sectional garage doors in Kirkwall

Key questions about electric sectional doors in Kirkwall

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 safety features should it have?

A power-operated door needs force limitation so it stops and reverses if it meets resistance, and photocells across the opening are a sensible addition so the door will not close on a car, child or pet. Doors put into service in the UK should meet the product standard BS EN 13241, with the powered-door safety requirements of BS EN 12453, including force limits measured with a calibrated meter, applied when the door is set up.

Options and upgrades for Kirkwall homes

• Handsets and wall buttonUsually two handsets plus an internal push button; extra handsets available.
• Belt or chain driveBelt drives are quieter; chain drives are hard-wearing.
• Battery backupKeeps the door running for a few cycles in a power cut on supported operators.
• PhotocellsInfra-red safety beams across the opening.

What will an electric sectional door cost in Kirkwall?

Guide price: £2,095–£3,495 inc VAT. That covers the door, fitting, removal of a standard old door and VAT; the fixed price follows the free survey.

At the free survey we measure everything the manufacturer needs, check the brickwork, lintel and floor, and agree the door details with you.

Do you need permission in Kirkwall?

The planning authority for Kirkwall is Orkney Islands Council. A replacement garage door is usually outside planning control, but it is worth a quick check where conditions apply.

For most Scottish homes a replacement garage door needs no planning application. Listed buildings and conservation areas are the cases to check with the council first.

Scotland has no Part P, but the socket or spur for an operator should be installed and certified to BS 7671.

What happens next?