Large and oversized sectional garage doors in Kirkwall

Key questions about large sectional doors in Kirkwall

Is a domestic operator enough?

Not always. Larger, heavier doors need an operator rated for the size, and very large doors may use a shaft-mounted operator instead of a ceiling rail.

What about oak-framed and timber buildings?

Doors can be fixed to timber frames, but the fixings and any packers have to suit the frame, and green oak moves as it dries. The survey checks the frame and the fixing positions.

Which options are available in Kirkwall?

• High-lift tracksUse roof height so the door parks higher.
• Shaft or rail operatorSpecified to the door size.
• Heavier springsSpring sets sized to the larger door weight.
• Vision rowsWindows across one section.

Guide price for a large sectional door in Kirkwall

Guide price: from £4,495 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.

Do you need permission in Kirkwall?

If your property in Kirkwall is listed, in a conservation area or on an estate with planning conditions, Orkney Islands Council is the authority to check with before ordering.

Scottish rules normally allow a like-for-like garage door without permission. Conservation areas are stricter because the householder permitted development class for external alterations does not apply there.

What happens next?