Side sectional garage doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We supply and fit side sectional doors across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh and Bathgate, with a free survey and a fixed written price for every door.
A side sectional garage door is made of vertical panels that run sideways on a curved track and park along the inside wall of the garage instead of under the ceiling. It suits garages with little or no headroom, ceilings you want to keep clear, or roof spaces used for storage, and it can be opened part-way for walking in and out.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Towns covered
- 5
- Largest place
- Edinburgh
- Guide price
- from £3,495
- Visits
- Free survey
What should you know about side sectional doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
How does it compare on price?
Side sectional doors are more specialised, so they usually cost more than an equivalent overhead sectional door.
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.
Which options can you choose?
- Partial openingWalk-through position on motorised versions.
- Electric or manualDedicated side-sliding operator or manual handle and lock.
- FinishesMost ribbed, flush and woodgrain finishes, with vertical panel joints.
How much does a side sectional door cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Guide price: from £3,495 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.
What rules apply in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
In Scotland, works that do not materially change the outside appearance of a house are not usually development, so a like-for-like garage door is normally fine. The householder permitted development class for external alterations does not apply in conservation areas, so a visibly different door in a conservation area is likely to need permission, and listed building consent is a separate requirement. Your council planning team can confirm.
Planning authorities in Edinburgh and the Lothians include City of Edinburgh Council, East Lothian Council, Midlothian Council and West Lothian Council.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
What happens next?
Send your enquiry
Give us the postcode and what you are thinking of; photos are welcome.
Survey and fixed price
A free visit to measure, then a written quote with the exact door.
Manufacture
The door is made for your opening while you wait for your fitting date.
Fit and handover
Usually one day on site, finishing with safety checks and a demonstration.
Questions about side sectional garage doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Will a side sectional fit if I have a side door?
It depends where the side door is. The parking wall needs to be clear, so a side door on that wall can stop it fitting.
How much is a side sectional garage door?
As a guide, a side sectional door supplied and fitted is from £3,495, depending on size, finish and whether it is electric.
Can a side sectional door be insulated?
Yes, the panels are insulated in the same way as overhead sectional doors.
Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?
We cover Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg and other towns across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Do I need planning permission in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Usually not for a like-for-like door. In Scotland a visibly different door in a conservation area is likely to need permission, and listed buildings need consent. Check with your local planning authority if in doubt.
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Side sectional garage doors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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