Average Garage and Garage Doors Sizes in the UK
Whether you are looking to replace your existing garage door, or fancy an upgrade, it can be helpful to know the average sizes of single and double garage doors here in the UK, along with the average size of the garages they are attached to. Take a look at our handy guide below to find out more about these average sizes, so you can maximise the potential of your garage space.
Average Single Garage Door Size
- 7ft (2.13m) width x 7ft (2.13m) high
The above measurements for a single garage door are typical of a standard garage door size UK. It’s worth noting that some types of door require a sub frame to be fixed (e.g. up and over and side hinged garage doors) so this will need to be taken into account if you are having a new door fitted.
Average Single Garage Size
- 9ft 10in (3m) width x 19ft 8in (6m) depth
A standard single garage provides ample space for parking your car, but it’s essential to consider how it fits into your daily routine. If you share your home with someone who has a disability, you’ll need to assess whether the garage allows enough room for comfortable movement, particularly for wheelchair users. Prioritising accessibility can make a significant difference in ensuring convenience.
Average Double Garage Door Size
- 16ft (4.87m) wide x 7ft (2.13m) high
These measurements allow enough room for two vehicles to be parked together alongside one another. If you find that the size of your vehicles means that there isn’t much room left to open and close the garage door, the most suitable option would be a roller door as it takes up the least amount of space during operation.
Average Double Garage Size
- 19ft 8in (6m) width x 19ft 8in (6m) depth
These measurements would easily fit two cars beside one another, so for a large family – an average double garage should offer enough space to cater to your needs. A double garage with a single wide door makes life easier for homeowners. No more tricky manoeuvring through tight spaces – just a smooth, effortless exit. With plenty of room to drive in and out.
Bespoke Options
For garages with bespoke-sized openings, sizes are likely to exceed the average double garage door size. We fit garage doors to larger size openings to cater for multi-vehicle bays or specific architectural dimensions.
Larger can mean a heavier door therefore we ensure stability with robust design features which include:
- Reinforced tracks
- Up-rated load-bearing elements
- Motor-drives with torsion spring assistance
Measuring For the Perfect Fit
Getting the right measurements for your garage door is essential to ensure a seamless installation. At Eastern Garage Doors, we take precise measurements for you as part of our survey, ensuring accuracy and the perfect fit. However, if you’d like to check the dimensions yourself, here’s what to do:
- Measure the opening width – Use a tape measure to determine the horizontal distance from brick to brick – useful to know for vehicle clearance.
- Measure the opening height – Measure from the floor to the highest point of the door space, known as the lintel – Different door types need different amounts of space to open properly.
- Measure the side clearance – Check the depth of the side walls by measuring from one edge to another. Measuring the side wall depth in a garage is important because it determines whether there’s enough space for the door’s tracks, fittings, and any additional storage or equipment.
- Measure ceiling clearance – Determine the distance from the underside of the lintel to the edge of the ceiling – garage doors, like sectional or roller doors, need enough overhead space for their operating mechanism to function properly.
Choosing Your Garage Door
Determining the ideal garage door type for your opening sizes depends on various factors, with no single option being universally best. That’s why discussing your choices with an expert before deciding can help you find the most suitable solution for your space.
Talk to an honest and dedicated team who can accurately measure the correct dimensions according to any specific needs, as well as being able to enhance and alter the size of your garage or raise the height of your double garage doors. You can then choose a brand new door that’ll not only look great but provide you with effortless accessibility that you’ve been needing.
Eastern Garage Doors have a wealth of experience supplying and installing a range of garage doors including sectional and automatic garage doors. We also provide garage conversions and alterations, servicing, repairs, front entrance doors, awnings, carports, canopies and verandas. All of our services are brought to you by our fully trained professionals, offering nothing but unrivalled quality. Based in Norfolk, we work throughout a variety of locations – simply find your nearest office today and give us a call.
