Up-and-over to sectional door replacement in Dungannon

Choosing a replacement sectional door for a home in Dungannon

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.

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.

Options and upgrades for Dungannon homes

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

What will a replacement sectional door cost in Dungannon?

Guide price: £2,095–£2,795 inc VAT. That covers the door, fitting, removal of a standard old door and VAT; the fixed price follows the free survey.

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 Dungannon?

The planning authority for Dungannon is Mid Ulster District Council. A replacement garage door is usually outside planning control, but it is worth a quick check where conditions apply.

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?