Side sectional garage doors in Hove

Side sectional garage doors: what matters for Hove garages

How much side room is needed?

The door parks along one side wall, so that wall needs to be clear for roughly the width of the door, plus a small amount of side room on the other jamb. Shelving, windows or a side door on the parking wall can rule it out, which is why we look at the whole garage at survey.

When does a side sectional beat an overhead door?

If you have a low ceiling, a beam just above the opening, ceiling storage or a loft hatch you want to keep using, a side-sliding door avoids the ceiling altogether. It needs clear wall space on one side instead.

What can you choose for your Hove garage?

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

Guide price for a side sectional door in Hove

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.

At the free survey we measure everything the manufacturer needs, check the brickwork, lintel and floor, and agree the door details with you.

Do you need permission in Hove?

The planning authority for Hove is Brighton & Hove City Council. A replacement garage door is usually outside planning control, but it is worth a quick check where conditions apply.

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.

What happens next?