Electric sectional garage doors in Guildford

Electric sectional garage doors: what matters for Guildford garages

How quiet are modern operators?

Belt-driven operators running on a balanced door are quiet enough for integral garages with bedrooms above. Chain drives are robust but louder. We specify the drive type on your quote.

How does the operator work?

A motor unit is fixed to the garage ceiling and connected to the top section of the door by a carriage running on a rail. When you press the handset, the carriage pulls the door up the tracks while the springs on the door do most of the lifting. The motor only has to guide a door that is already balanced.

What can you choose for your Guildford garage?

• External releaseLockable external emergency release for garages with no other access.
• Battery backupKeeps the door running for a few cycles in a power cut on supported operators.
• PhotocellsInfra-red safety beams across the opening.
• Belt or chain driveBelt drives are quieter; chain drives are hard-wearing.

How much does an electric sectional door cost in Guildford?

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.

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.

Planning and regulations for Guildford homes

If your property in Guildford is listed, in a conservation area or on an estate with planning conditions, the local district or borough council is the authority to check with before ordering.

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?