Compare garage door types
Not sure which garage door suits your opening? These head-to-head guides weigh up price, headroom, insulation and security for the door types UK homeowners compare most often, with a straight verdict for most driveways.
Roller vs sectional garage doors
For most UK homes a sectional door insulates better and looks smarter, typically £1,895–£3,500 installed, while a roller door needs less headroom and keeps…
Canopy vs retractable gear on up-and-over doors
A canopy-gear up-and-over door has its springs on the head of the frame, tilts out and up, is cheaper at around £995–£1,900 installed, and is limited to…
55mm vs 77mm roller garage door slats
A 77mm roller slat is thicker and stiffer than the standard UK 55mm slat, giving better resistance to wind load and impact and marginally better insulation,…
Electric vs manual garage doors
A manual steel up-and-over garage door installed in the UK typically costs £850–£1,900, against £1,500–£2,500 for the same style fitted with an electric…
Insulated vs uninsulated garage doors
An insulated UK garage door — a 40–42mm foam-core sectional or foam-filled roller — typically costs £1,700–£3,500 installed, against £850–£1,900 for an…
Steel vs timber garage doors
A steel garage door in the UK is the practical, low-maintenance choice, typically £995–£3,500 installed depending on type, while a bespoke hardwood timber door…
Up-and-over vs roller garage doors
A UK up-and-over door is the cheapest option at £850–£2,500 installed but projects over the drive when canopy-geared, or needs deep tracks when…
Sectional vs side-hinged garage doors
A sectional garage door in the UK typically costs £1,650–£3,500 installed, opens vertically to save all drive space, and automates as standard. A side-hinged…