A garage door is a common way into the house. Security garage doors do two jobs: they resist lift attempts at the guides, and they use compliant controls. Keep it manual or add a motor for one‑button use. We build to your opening and keep the install tidy. You get a 10‑year guarantee across London and the South‑East. During the survey, we measure the opening, check headroom at the lintel and soffit, and check the substrate so the fixings bite. If the threshold falls, we level‑check it and plan the seal accordingly. If your garage is integral or you store bikes and tools, the door becomes part of the home’s security.
Get a door‑specific plan and price: Request a London & South‑East garage survey. We’ll check sizes, headroom and power, then send a written plan and quote.
Good security starts at the guides and the door edges.
Roller doors – A roller door uses a compact headbox and lifts vertically. The curtain runs in side guides. We specify rigid laths with proper end‑locks and reinforced guides, add anti‑lift at the barrel, and size the guides to suit the span.
Sectional doors – A sectional door has hinged panels that rise on tracks and park under the ceiling. We fit strong tracks and quality rollers. We use a motor that holds the door closed and add anti‑lift at the leading edge, then set spring balance and track alignment so the motor isn’t doing the lifting on its own.
Side‑hinged doors – Side‑hinged doors suit walk‑in access. We use a strong frame with internal bolts and quality hinges, and we can add a motorised lock or an alarm contact if you store valuable items. We fix into solid substrate and set the keeps so the bolts bite.
We’ll confirm the right format during the survey based on the opening, headroom and how you use the space.
Both can be secure when specified correctly. Rollers rely on rigid laths, tight guides, end‑locks and anti‑lift at the barrel. Sectionals use strong tracks, balanced springs and a motor that holds the door closed, with anti‑lift at the leading edge. A survey confirms the best format for your opening.
Most like-for-like replacements don’t need planning permission. You may need consent if you change the opening size, alter the façade significantly, or live in a conservation area. We flag anything unusual during the survey and advise you to check with your Local Planning Authority before you commit.
Yes. Many motors accept smart receivers so you can use a phone app or integrate with home systems. We still fit a wall control and a manual override for safety. During the survey, we check motor compatibility, Wi‑Fi in the garage, and the best place for controls.
Powered security garage doors should be UKCA/CE marked to EN 13241 with appropriate safety equipment and documentation. We fit safety edges or photocells where specified and hand over the Declaration of Performance and control settings so you can evidence compliance to insurers or landlords.
Yes. Our doors are engineered to defend against unauthorised access and to deal with day‑to‑day conditions at the opening. The curtain, guides and seals help cut draughts through the reveal, reduce glare from street lighting, and soften traffic noise. Results depend on the size of the opening and the condition of the surround, so we check sealing points during the survey and propose the best route for your garage. If you want a darker, quieter space for a gym or workshop, tell us at survey and we will tune the spec toward that outcome.
Most single door installs complete within a day once we’ve surveyed and agreed the spec. Larger openings or access constraints can take longer. We confirm timing when we issue your plan and quote, then book an installation slot that works around your schedule.
We support your door beyond install. Keep the handover pack with the Declaration of Performance, control settings and simple checks. Plan periodic servicing so we can confirm fixings are tight, springs or motor settings are correct, and safety edges or photocells operate properly. We also look at seals and guides, clean where needed and advise on any wear we see. A light, regular service helps the door run quietly, preserves security at the guides and makes future compliance checks straightforward.
We’re often called to replace light domestic rollers on wide openings, doors without anti‑lift in the guides, or motors fitted without a manual release. We specify the right gear first time, so you don’t fight the door later.
Book a short home survey. We’ll bring samples, confirm sizes and power, and show you the manual override so you know how it works. Then we’ll send a written plan and price. When you’re ready, we schedule a tidy install with a 10‑year guarantee.
For specs and finishes, see our security garage doors page.
Modern motors and guides keep the motion smooth. Correct fixings and a well‑set track reduce vibration.
Yes. Doors with motors include a manual override. We show you how to use it at handover.
Insulated laths or panels reduce draughts and improve comfort. For detailed thermal figures, ask during the survey and we’ll advise for your specific layout.
Keep guides and tracks clear, test the safety edge or photocell, and book periodic servicing. We include simple checks in your handover pack
