Garage Doors in Enfield: Sectional, Roller, Up-and-Over and Side-Hinged
A new garage door improves your home’s look, security and everyday convenience. Tell us about your garage and we will recommend the right door and a realistic budget.
Free survey in Enfield: EN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N13, N14, N18, N21.
We supply and fit residential garage doors for homes across Enfield and nearby North London, in steel, aluminium and GRP, manual or electric. This page helps you choose the right type, check that it will fit your opening, and see what garage doors typically cost. We do not supply timber garage doors.
Which garage door suits your garage?
| Type | How it opens | Best for | Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-and-over | Swings up and out, then rests under the ceiling | The lowest cost and simple replacements | Swings out over the driveway, so you need clear space in front |
| Sectional | Panels rise and slide back along the ceiling | Insulation, security and a premium look | Needs headroom and depth inside the garage |
| Roller | Slats coil into a box above the opening | Short driveways and tight garages | The box needs clearance above the opening |
| Side-hinged | Two leaves swing out like barn doors | Period homes, workshops and daily walk-in access | Swings out over the drive, and cannot be fully opened if a car is parked close |
Choose a sectional for the best insulation and a clean look. Choose a roller where you have little space in front. Choose an up-and-over for the lowest cost. Choose side-hinged doors where you walk in and out often and the style suits an older home.
Will it fit your garage?
Choosing the wrong door for an opening is the most common and costly mistake. At survey, we check:
- Opening width and height. We measure the finished opening, not the old door.
- Headroom. Roller and sectional doors need clearance above the opening for the box or tracks.
- Side room. Tracks and brackets need space on each side.
- Garage depth. Sectional and up-and-over doors need room inside to open.
- Driveway space. Up-and-over and side-hinged doors swing out, so cars must be parked clear.
- Condition of the opening. Lintels, brickwork and the floor must be sound.
We tell you before you order if a door will not suit your garage.
Insulation and noise
An insulated door matters most when the garage is attached to your home, used as a workshop, or houses a freezer or boiler.
A double-skin door with an insulated core keeps heat in, reduces noise and runs more quietly. Good seals around the edges and at the floor stop draughts and water.
If your garage is detached and used only for storage, an uninsulated door can be perfectly adequate.
Electric operation and safety
Electric doors add convenience, especially in bad weather. A roller or sectional door usually comes with a motor. Up-and-over and side-hinged doors can be motorised too.
What to know:
- Power. You need a socket in the garage.
- Safety devices. Electric doors must stop and reverse if they meet an obstruction. This is done with a safety edge, a photocell beam or both.
- Manual release. You must be able to open the door during a power cut.
- Battery backup. Worth having if the garage is your only way in.
- Remote security. Ask whether the handset uses rolling codes.
- Springs. Never try to repair springs yourself. They hold a lot of tension and cause serious injuries.
Annual servicing keeps an electric door safe and quiet.
Security
A well-built garage door locks mechanically when closed. Roller and sectional doors typically lock as they close. Up-and-over and side-hinged doors rely on good locks, so ask for multipoint locking.
The door between an integral garage and the house. In many two-storey homes, the connecting door should be a fire door. It is easy to overlook when you replace the garage door. Check it, because it matters for both fire safety and security.
Style, materials and colours
- Steel is strong, low-maintenance and the most popular choice.
- Aluminium is light and corrosion resistant, and often used for rollers.
- GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) suits side-hinged doors and resists rot.
Panel styles include plain, ribbed and panelled. You can add glazed strips for daylight, though clear glass trades some privacy and security. Colours include white, anthracite, black, green, cream and wood-effect finishes. Matching trims in PVC give a neat finish around the frame.
If you are replacing your front door too, our front doors page covers colours that match.
The rules before you replace a garage door
Planning permission.
Replacing a garage door like for like normally does not need planning permission. Check first if your home is listed, in a conservation area or under an Article 4 direction. A new garage door in a previously open-fronted garage, or a very different appearance, can need permission.
Building regulations
A garage conversion needs building regulations approval. Widening or changing the opening is structural work. It needs a new lintel and building control approval. Powered doors must meet safety standards, and the electrical supply for the opener must be installed safely.
What fitting a garage door involves
- Survey. We measure the opening, headroom, side room and depth, and check the lintel and floor.
- Choose. You pick the type, material, colour and extras such as a motor and remotes.
- Manufacture. The door is made to your size. Allow two to four weeks.
- Fitting. The old door is removed and the new one fitted. A single door typically takes a day.
- Testing. For electric doors, we set the limits, test the safety devices and show you how it works.
How much does a garage door cost?
Garage door prices typically fall in these ranges for a single garage, supplied and fitted. Your price depends on your opening, the door and your choices, so these figures are a guide, not a quote.
- Up-and-over: about £600 to £1,500
- Side-hinged: about £800 to £2,000
- Insulated roller: about £1,000 to £2,500
- Insulated sectional: about £1,200 to £3,000
- Electric operation: typically adds £300 to £600
A double garage door typically costs 50 to 80 percent more than a single. Widening an opening is priced separately, because it involves structural work.
What moves the price:
- Size. Wider and taller doors cost more.
- Insulation. Double-skin, insulated doors add cost.
- Operation. A motor, remotes and battery backup add to the total.
- Finish. Colours, wood-effect finishes and glazed strips add cost.
- The opening. Repairs to brickwork or lintels affect the quote.
The only reliable price comes from a survey of your garage.
Frequently asked questions
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Tell us about your garage and the opening, or send a photo. We will recommend the right door and give a clear price after a free survey.
We cover Enfield, including EN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N13, N14, N18 and N21, and nearby areas such as Barnet, Southgate and Palmers Green. Call, WhatsApp or use the form below.