Garage door advice, installs, and notes from the team.

23 September 2026 · Advice

Garage Door Cable Snapped? What to Do Next

A snapped or loose garage door cable can leave the door crooked or stuck. Here is what to do safely, what a professional repair involves and what to tell an eng

23 September 2026 · Advice

Garage Door Remote Control Not Working? Checks Before You Replace It

Check the battery, spare handset and wall control before buying a replacement remote. A practical guide to lost range, lock mode, pairing and when to call an en

01 September 2026 · Advice

Garage Door Won't Open? How to Diagnose the Fault by Symptom

A working installer's guide to a garage door that will not open: the five checks to do first, six symptoms and what causes each one, what is safe to touch, and

20 July 2026 · Advice

Garage Door Prices UK 2026: What Supplied and Fitted Really Costs

Honest 2026 fitted garage door prices from a Thames Valley installer: what roller, sectional, side-hinged and up-and-over doors really cost, what changes the nu

20 July 2026 · Advice

Garage Door Sizes UK: Standard Dimensions and Measuring Guide (2026)

Standard UK garage door sizes in imperial and metric, per-type ordering conventions, headroom and side room requirements, and a step-by-step measuring guide wri

15 April 2026 · Installation round up

Garage Door Upgrades: Practical Improvements, March 2026 Installation Round-Up

From Georgian woodgrain sectionals to coordinated front and garage door sets, March 2026 brought a great variety of installations across Berkshire and Oxfordshi

01 April 2026 · Advice

Garage Door Insulation: U-Values Explained

Compare garage door insulation using whole-door U-values, understand the difference between cold panels and draughts, and decide whether to service or replace y

19 March 2026 · Installation round up

Sectional, Roller and Up & Over Doors, February 2026 Installation Round-Up

February 2026 saw a wide range of door types fitted across Berkshire, from twin Teckentrup rosewood sectionals to a ruby red Garador up-and-over.

05 March 2026 · Advice

Anthracite Grey vs Black Garage Doors

Anthracite grey and black are the two most popular dark garage door colours. We compare them side by side to help you decide.

10 February 2026 · Advice

Snapped Garage Door Spring, What to Do

A broken garage door spring is one of the most common faults we see. Here is what you should, and should not, do when it happens.

05 February 2026 · Installation round up

A Mix of Finishes, January 2026 Installation Round-Up

January 2026 featured twin Garador doors, Teckentrup sectionals, coordinated navy installations and a Europa rosewood roller.

15 January 2026 · Advice

How Much Does a Garage Door Cost in 2026?

A realistic breakdown of garage door prices in 2026, from budget up-and-overs to premium insulated sectionals, including fitting costs.