Choosing your garage door

When you choose ABi for your garage doors, we’ll always take the time to gauge your requirements, helping you to find the right type of garage door for your individual specifications.

Some of the things to think about prior to our initial meeting and survey are:

Use – this may seem like a silly question, but what are you actually planning on using your garage for? Is it to provide a secure shelter for your car, for use as a home gym, storage space or something else?

Space and access – depending on the above, you need to assess the internal dimensions and how much space you have for the intended use. Do you need to maximise that space to give you more room, or is that not really an issue for you? Equally, if you’re parking your car in your garage, how big is it? How much clearance do you need?

Security – the strength and security of your garage door depends on several factors, such as the material and panel type, the lock used and other mechanisms and devices. If security is important to you, then we’ll make sure you’re given a full explanation of the various security options you have with the door style you’re thinking about. Remember that garage doors are often fitted with additional access control features, giving you extra security and convenience if needed.

Aesthetic – while you want your garage door to be practical and reliable, you also need to think about the style and finish that will work best with the other external aspects of your property.

Timber may be a clear choice for you, or you may want to balance cost with aesthetics – our experts will give you all the information you need to come to the right decision.

Budget – as above, your choice of style or material may be affected by your finances – but of course there are lots of other things that will shift the price point up or down. If you already have a maximum budget in mind, we’ll ensure you know exactly what will fit the bill!

You may have thought that choosing a new garage door would be easy, but these are just a few things we’ll discuss with you when making your selection.