Side sectional garage doors in Newtownabbey

Side sectional garage doors: what matters for Newtownabbey garages

Is it secure?

The door runs in a top and bottom track and locks at the closing edge. Motorised versions are held closed by the drive when shut.

Can you use it as a pedestrian door?

Yes. Because the door slides sideways, you can open it just far enough to walk through, which saves having a separate side door.

Which options are available in Newtownabbey?

• Electric or manualDedicated side-sliding operator or manual handle and lock.
• FinishesMost ribbed, flush and woodgrain finishes, with vertical panel joints.
• Partial openingWalk-through position on motorised versions.

What will a side sectional door cost in Newtownabbey?

Guide price: from £3,495 inc VAT. Prices include VAT and fitting. Building work to the opening or a new electrical circuit would be quoted separately.

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 Newtownabbey?

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

Northern Ireland planning rules usually allow a replacement garage door in the same opening. Check with the council planning office first if the property is listed or in a conservation area.

Under the Windsor Framework, products placed on the market in Northern Ireland follow EU rules, so doors carry CE marking (with UKNI where a UK body assessed them). UKCA marking on its own is not accepted in Northern Ireland.

What happens next?