General
Do you supply both electric and manual up and over garage doors?
Yes — our up and over garage doors are available in both electric and manual options, so you can choose a design that suits your individual needs and budget.
Can I get a free quote for an up and over garage door?
Yes — we provide free, no obligation quotes based on your individual requirements so you can make an informed decision with no hidden costs.
What are the different sizes of up and over garage doors you can fit and supply?
Our up and over garage doors are available in a variety of sizes as standard — we also offer a made-to-measure service in which our team will take the dimensions of your garage for a bespoke option, so we'll be able to supply the perfect fit for your garage.
Do you supply both electric and manual sectional garage doors?
Yes — we supply sectional garage doors in both electric and manual designs so you have the option to choose which will best suit your needs, taste and budget.
Can I get a free quote for a sectional garage door?
Yes — we understand that a new sectional garage door is a significant investment, which is why we can provide you with a quick quote over the phone and arrange a free site visit. During this visit, we will take measurements at your property followed by a free, no obligation quote for the work, with no hidden costs.
What are the different sizes of sectional garage doors you can fit and supply?
We are proud to offer our customers a wide range of different sectional garage door sizes, so you can find the ideal design for your property. We also offer a made-to-measure service for a bespoke solution to fit the unique dimensions of your garage.
What areas do you cover?
We cover Kent, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and beyond - simply click here for a full list of the areas we cover.
Do you supply both electric and manual roller garage doors?
Yes — we offer both electric and manual roller garage doors so you can choose a design that best fits your requirements.
Can I get a free quote for a roller garage door?
Yes — we can provide you with a quick quote over the phone and arrange a site survey where we take measurements and provide you with a free, no obligation quote.
What are the different sizes of roller garage doors you can fit and supply?
We offer a range of different sizes for all of our roller garage door designs, along with a made-to-measure service for a bespoke door specially made to the exact dimensions of your garage.
Do you do matching front entrance doors?
Our Hormann front entrance doors are available in a wide variety of colours, materials and finishes, so we will assist you in finding the perfect style to match your garage door and property.
Can I order an extra remote for my automatic door?
Yes, we can assist you in sourcing an extra remote to ensure it is compatible with your system.
Do you stock any garage door spares?
Yes, we offer a comprehensive range of garage door spares for a variety of garage doors to keep them safe and fully functional.
What guarantee do your doors have?
We offer a 12-month guarantee for all door installations and a 3-month guarantee for all repairs work.
Can you match the finishes to my windows?
We offer a variety of designs and materials to complement different styles of property, traditional or modern. As such, we will strive to match the finish of your new garage door with the finish of your windows and explore all available options with you.
Service
Do you repair up and over garage doors?
We offer a full garage door repair service, with a 3 month guarantee for all repair work.
How quickly after the quote is provided can a new up and over garage door be fitted?
In general, customers can expect for their new up and over garage door to be fitted 4 weeks after confirmation of the quote and order. Please note: this can differ depending on the manufacturer and the complexity of the project.
Do you repair sectional garage doors?
Yes — we offer a full repair service for sectional garage doors, with a 3 month guarantee for all repair work.
How quickly after the quote is provided can new sectional garage doors be fitted?
Following confirmation of your quote and order, our usual lead time is 4 weeks to when your new sectional garage door can be fitted — this can differ depending on the manufacturer and the work required for the project.
Do you repair roller garage doors?
Yes — we offer a full garage door repair service for roller doors, with a 3 month guarantee for all repair work.
How quickly after the quote is provided can a new roller garage door be fitted?
We usually fit roller garage doors 4 weeks after confirmation of the quote and order.
Do you repair roller doors?
Yes, our skilled technicians can diagnose and repair any issues related to your roller garage door. All work is carried out in line with relevant safety regulations and we offer a 3-month guarantee on all repair work.
Can you take away the old garage door?
We offer removal services for old garage doors to ensure they are disposed of properly.
How long does it take to get a new garage door fitted?
Our turnaround time for most standard doors is an average of 3-4 weeks. For some doors, this can be 6-7 weeks, depending on the availability of the door - we will notify you of this ahead of time.
Can you fit an automatic operator to my existing door?
Yes, in most cases it is possible to fit an automatic operator to your existing garage door - this can depend on the specific design and condition of your door. One of our technicians will travel directly to you and assess the existing door to determine whether it is suitable for automation.
How to replace a garage door spring
Just like fixing garage door cables, replacing an old torsion spring can be a dangerous job that requires a great deal of prior knowledge. It’s very easy to get wrong, which will only end up with you a) buying a new door, or b) paying someone to fix it. To save yourself the headache, we would recommend calling in a local, knowledgeable professional to fix your door.
How to fix a garage door cable
Fixing a garage door cable is a very difficult job, and can even be dangerous if you’re not sure what you’re doing. If you’re not 100% with how garage doors work mechanically, we would recommend calling the professionals here at Associated Garage Doors to fix your issue. We will be able to repair your door swiftly and safely and at a reasonable price.
How to seal a garage door
Your garage door should come with a weather seal but it will eventually wear away over time. It’s a long strip made of rubber or vinyl that attaches to the bottom of the door. The material compresses when the door closes, sealing the gap along the floor to keep out water, dirt, cold winds and insects. You’ll know when you need to replace the seal, as you’ll be able to see daylight under the door when it’s closed.
If for some reason your garage door doesn’t have a weather seal, or you would like to bolster it with something else, you can use a threshold seal which runs along the floor as opposed to the door.
How wide is a double garage door?
Your typical double garage door will be between 14 and 16 feet wide. For maximum comfort when parking, we would recommend opting for the extra space, especially with the growth in popularity for larger vehicles, such as 4x4s and people carriers.
How big is a single garage door?
Your typical single garage door will be 7 feet wide and 7 feet high, although you will find some single garage doors that are a little bigger and smaller than this. We wouldn’t recommend going smaller, unless you are really strapped for room.
How big is a standard garage door?
Given that garage doors can be referred to in both metric and imperial measurements, it can be a little confusing. In the UK, many of the sizes we refer to as ‘standard’ are actually close imperial sizes that have been rounded. This is why ordering sizes sometimes don’t actually represent the overall width and height of the relevant garage door, when including the operating mechanism and sub-frame.
So while there might be a ‘standard size’, make sure you understand exactly what that size is referring to.
How to open a stuck garage door
Your garage door could be stuck for any number of reasons, so it’s best not to jump to any conclusions. Whether it’s a broken spring, a faulty emergency release or a simple obstruction, the sheer force method probably won’t solve the issue and could end up damaging your garage door, so we would recommend, to be on the safe side, calling in a professional to take a look at it.
How to insulate a garage door
There are DIY methods that you can use to insulate your garage door, for example, by lining your door with foam board insulation and securing it in place. However, such methods are easy to get wrong and you could end up wasting both time and money.
Instead, we would recommend opting for an insulated roller garage door. While this might cost you more money up front, the money you will save in the long run on heating bills will more than make up for it.
How to secure a garage door
If you want to keep your garage door secure, you could consider locking door bolts. They come in kits that consist of a couple of locking mechanisms and keys that fit at either side of the bottom of your garage door which keep the frame nice and secure. The bolts are compatible with most styles of garage door, but are best suited to up-and-over styles.
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