Side sectional garage doors in Somerset
Our side sectional door service covers Somerset: Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton and Yeovil, plus the surrounding area, with each door made to measure after a free survey.
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
- England
- Towns covered
- 11
- Largest place
- Bath
- Guide price
- from £3,495
- Visits
- Free survey
What should you know about side sectional doors in Somerset?
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.
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.
How does it compare on price?
Side sectional doors are more specialised, so they usually cost more than an equivalent overhead sectional door.
Which options can you choose?
- Electric or manualDedicated side-sliding operator or manual handle and lock.
- Partial openingWalk-through position on motorised versions.
- FinishesMost ribbed, flush and woodgrain finishes, with vertical panel joints.
How much does a side sectional door cost in Somerset?
Guide price: from £3,495 inc VAT. The figure includes VAT, fitting and taking away a standard old door. Your survey turns it into a fixed price.
Our free survey checks the opening, headroom above it, room either side for the tracks, garage depth and where an operator will be powered from.
What rules apply in Somerset?
In England, swapping a garage door for a new one, including an electric sectional door, does not normally need planning permission. Permission or consent can be needed if the house is listed, if it sits in a conservation area or is covered by an Article 4 direction, or if the new door would noticeably change how the house looks from the street. On many newer estates a planning condition removes permitted development rights or requires the garage to be kept for parking, so check your planning history before changing the door or the use of the garage.
Planning authorities in Somerset include Bath and North East Somerset Council, North Somerset Council and Somerset Council.
Towns we cover in Somerset
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 Somerset
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.
Can a side sectional door be insulated?
Yes, the panels are insulated in the same way as overhead sectional doors.
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.
Which towns in Somerset do you cover?
We cover Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Portishead, Frome and Burnham-on-Sea and other towns across Somerset.
Do I need planning permission in Somerset?
Usually not. Replacing a garage door, including with an electric sectional door, does not normally need planning permission in England unless the house is listed, in a conservation area or Article 4 area, or has planning conditions affecting the garage. Check with your local planning authority if in doubt.
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