Side Hinged Garage Doors.
Side hinged garage doors are two leaves that swing horizontally outward on hinges, like a pair of stable doors. They open quickly, can be opened just on one side for pedestrian access, and suit garages with limited headroom or overhead obstructions. We fit them in steel, timber and insulated double-skin construction from Garador, Hörmann, Ryterna and Teckentrup.
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Why choose this type
Why side hinged garage doors make sense.
Simplicity
Very simple to operate, and can be partially opened, a real advantage for storage garages.
Glazing options
Wide range of glazing options, helping to let natural light into your garage space.
Easy fitting
Perfect for garages with limited headroom, or with side obstructions.
Ease of access
Much easier to nip in and out of than tilt or sectional types.
Recent work
Side Hinged Garage Doors we've fitted recently.
A small selection from our recent side hinged garage doors installations.
Brands we fit
The brands behind your side hinged garage doors.
We are independent of any single manufacturer. We recommend the brand that suits your property, budget, and priorities.
HORMANN
Hörmann
German engineering, three decades on the wall
GARADOR
Garador
British heritage, made in Yeovil since 1947
RYTERNA
Ryterna
Lithuanian design, near-limitless customisation
TECKENTRUP
Teckentrup
Family-run German specialists, manufactured in Warrington
COMP_DOOR
Comp Door
Solid timber-core composite front doors, made in the UK
RYTERNA
Ryterna Front Doors
Modern, contemporary or classic
Areas we cover
Side Hinged Garage Doors fitted across the Thames Valley.
- Abingdon · oxfordshire
- Aldershot · hampshire
- Basingstoke · hampshire
- Bracknell · berkshire
- Camberley · surrey
- Crowthorne · berkshire
- Didcot · oxfordshire
- Farnborough · hampshire
- Henley-on-Thames · oxfordshire
- High Wycombe · buckinghamshire
- Maidenhead · berkshire
- Marlow · buckinghamshire
- Newbury · berkshire
- Oxford · oxfordshire
- Reading · berkshire
- Sandhurst · berkshire
- Slough · berkshire
- Thatcham · berkshire
- Wallingford · oxfordshire
- Wokingham · berkshire
FAQ
Common questions about side hinged garage doors.
- Can you automate my existing door?
- It depends on your door type. We can automate existing up-and-over doors by fitting an electric operator. For sectional and roller doors we can replace or upgrade the motor operator. Side-hinged doors cannot be automated, the mechanism does not support electric operation. Call us and we will confirm what is possible for your specific door.
- Do you install front doors too?
- Yes, Comp Door composite front doors and Ryterna aluminium front doors. Many customers match a new front door to a new garage door.
- Do you offer finance?
- Yes, through Ideal4Finance. Typical plans are 0% over 12 months on installs over £2,000.
- Do you remove the old door?
- Yes, every quote includes removal and ethical disposal of your existing door. We recycle the steel and aluminium where possible.
- How long does a typical garage door installation take?
- A standard replacement (sectional or up-and-over) takes around 4-6 hours on a single visit. Roller doors with full automation can be 6-8 hours. Side-hinged with frame replacement is usually a full day.
- What if my door breaks outside working hours?
- Call the main line and leave a message with 'urgent'. For total failures we aim to attend same-day or next-morning.
A side hinged garage doors for your home.
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