Up-and-over to sectional door replacement

Why do people replace up-and-over doors?

Up-and-over doors swing out, so cars have to stop short of them; their springs and cables wear and become unsafe; they are rarely insulated; and many are dented or rusting. A sectional door fixes all four.

Will the opening need work?

Most openings take a sectional door with little preparation. Sometimes old timber subframes, damaged brick returns or an uneven floor need attention first. The survey picks this up so the price does not change on the day.

What happens to the old door?

We remove it, including its springs and frame, and take it away for disposal or recycling where quoted.

Does the sectional door go behind or in the opening?

Fitting behind the opening usually gives the best clear width and seals well against the inside face of the wall. In some garages fitting within the opening is necessary; the survey decides.

Can I keep the car in the garage that day?

No. The garage needs to be clear just inside the opening while we work. Everything else can stay.

What options are there?

• Removal and disposalOld door, frame and springs.
• Fit behind the openingFor maximum clear width.
• TrimsTo tidy reveals and the head.
• Electric upgradeOperator and remotes.

Key facts

Typical time on site	One day
Old door	Removed and taken away
Opening	Prepared and trimmed
Result	Vertical-lifting, sealed sectional door
Guide price	£2,095–£2,795 inc VAT

Who is it for?

Best suited to homes with ageing up-and-over doors.

Do I need permission?

Replacing a garage door does not normally need planning permission anywhere in the UK. The usual exceptions are listed buildings, conservation areas, Article 4 areas in England and newer estates where planning conditions restrict changes to garages. Planning rules by nation →