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.
Prices · Supplied and fitted
What side hinged garage doors cost
Single door, supplied and fitted, including VAT. Every quote follows a free survey and comes as three written options — budget, mid and premium — for the same opening.
| Specification | Fitted price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Steel pair (single-skin) Ours start at £1,500 fitted | £1,350 – £1,900 | Ours start at £1,500 fitted |
| Insulated double-skin pair For heated or attached garages | £2,800 – £3,500 | For heated or attached garages |
| Timber-effect and premium designs GRP and woodgrain laminate, not solid wood | £3,200 – £4,000 | GRP and woodgrain laminate, not solid wood |
| Real timber pair (cedar, oak) Solid wood, needs annual treatment | from £6,000 | Solid wood, needs annual treatment |
Full market context, what moves the number in pounds, and when a repair beats a new door: read the 2026 garage door price guide. Spread the cost with 0% APR finance, or design your garage door and see prices as you build it.
The detail
Side Hinged Garage Doors, properly explained
Who do side-hinged garage doors suit?
Side-hinged doors suit anyone who walks in and out of the garage more than they drive into it. They open like a traditional pair of gates, so you swing one leaf to grab a bike or the mower instead of lifting a whole door every time. That is why they are the right answer more often than people expect for garages used as storage, workshops and gyms.
Are insulated side-hinged garage doors available?
Yes. Insulated double-skin side-hinged pairs run £2,800 to £3,500 fitted and are the right specification when the garage is heated, attached to the house or in daily use as a workspace. Single-skin steel pairs at £1,350 to £1,900 remain the sensible choice for unheated storage. Our insulated range covers the options in detail.
Can side-hinged doors be automated?
Yes — a side-hinged pair can be motorised for around £800, depending on the gear your opening needs, with an arm driving each leaf. Manual is still what most customers choose here, and the simplicity is genuinely part of the appeal: fewer moving parts, no springs under high tension over your head, and easy leaf-and-hinge maintenance. If daily remote-controlled opening is the priority, a sectional or roller is the cheaper route to automation.
Which brands do we fit?
We fit side-hinged doors from Ryterna and Teckentrup as an independent installer of both brands — made to measure, sized between the frame like an up-and-over, in steel, insulated and timber-effect finishes.
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.
Hörmann
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
- Where do you cover?
- Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Basingstoke, Henley, Maidenhead, Slough, Camberley, Oxford and surrounding villages across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley. If you're within an hour of our base, we cover you.
- What happens at the free survey?
- We visit, measure the opening properly, talk through how you use the garage, and leave you with three written fitted prices — a budget, mid and premium option for the same opening. No obligation, no deposit taken on the day.
- Do you offer finance?
- Yes, through Ideal4Finance. Typical plans are 0% over 12 months on installs over £2,000.
- 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.
- 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.
- Can you automate my existing door?
- Most door types, yes. We can automate existing up-and-over doors by fitting an electric operator, and on sectional and roller doors we replace or upgrade the motor operator. Side-hinged doors can be motorised too, typically around £800 depending on the gear your opening needs. Call us and we will confirm what is possible for your door.
Side Hinged Garage Doors for your home
Free survey at your property. Your quote, your choice. No obligation. Or pick up the phone for a quick chat first.