Low headroom sectional garage doors in Caterham

Low headroom sectional garage doors: what matters for Caterham garages

What if there is almost no headroom?

If even a low headroom kit will not fit, a side sectional door, which parks against a wall, or a roller door are the alternatives we will talk you through.

How much headroom does a standard door need?

Published figures for standard tracks run from about 100 mm to a little over 200 mm above the opening, depending on the range, the spring type, whether there is an operator and whether the door has a pass door. When that space is not there, a low headroom kit changes the track geometry and spring position to fit in less, with some systems quoting as little as 70 to 125 mm.

Options and upgrades for Caterham homes

• Rear-mounted springsMoves the spring shaft away from the opening.
• Matched operatorOperator and bracket suited to the low headroom set-up.
• Low headroom trackTighter top radius so the door parks close to the ceiling.

What will a low headroom sectional door cost in Caterham?

Guide price: £2,295–£3,295 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 Caterham?

Planning questions for homes in Caterham go to the local district or borough council. Most garage door swaps need no permission, but conservation areas and listed buildings are the exceptions.

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.

What happens next?