Sectional garage door installation in Washington

Choosing a new sectional garage door for a home in Washington

What paperwork will I get?

You get the door details, warranty information and, for powered doors, the safety checks carried out at handover, plus guidance on using the emergency release.

What is checked at survey?

We measure the opening width and height, headroom above the opening, side room either side, the depth of the garage, and the condition of the brickwork, lintel and floor. We also look at power for an operator and anything that could get in the way of the tracks.

Which options are available in Washington?

• HandoverDemonstration and safety checks.
• Free surveyFor new doors and upgrades.
• Old door removalRemoval and disposal included where quoted.
• Making goodTrims and finishing round the opening.

What will a new sectional garage door cost in Washington?

Guide price: £2,095–£2,795 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.

What rules apply in Washington?

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

A new garage door in an existing opening is not normally development needing planning permission in England. The exceptions are listed buildings, conservation areas, Article 4 areas and estates where a planning condition restricts changes to 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?