Bespoke Garage Doors

Yes. We can provide customised panel shapes and surface textures to match cladding, and other external surface finishes – as a coplanar system. We can match the design and materials to ensure that the garage door and other doorways, have the same architectural characteristic. For instance, if you have a timber-clad home, we can fit a garage door with full cladding in the same timber so that it aligns the panel grooves precisely with the cladding on your facade.

The modern minimalist garage door is characterised by clean lines and ultra smooth finishes. The choice of materials plays a pivotal role in achieving this aesthetic:

Aluminium

Aluminium highlights matt finishes, powder coatings, and brushed or anodised textures to complement contemporary styles.

Steel

Steel is ideal for minimalist panels with sharp, defined lines, finished with durable paints, powder coatings, or textures such as smooth satin or silk grain.

Glass

Glass is a hallmark of minimalist architecture, often paired with aluminium frames to achieve a chic, modern look, and to introduce light into the design.

Wood

Wood presents a natural appearance – adding to the charm of half-timbered homes or country houses. This material is less minimalist, more traditional; however, the finest grade of kiln dried Western Red Cedar can provide striking clean, linear designs with natural warmth, for example.

We can blend garage doors with home exteriors.

Our engineers fit the garage door flush with the surrounding wall – covered in the same material whether it’s stone, wood, glass, or composite. This creates a harmonious look which incorporates architectural detailing, conceals hinges, hides frame profiles, and extends patterns – making the transition almost imperceptible. Trackless systems can also ensure that less hardware is visible, creating a truly integrated appearance.

The most secure garage doors combine robust materials, advanced locking mechanisms, and innovative designs. We supply and fit brands like Hormann, Teckentrup, and Silvelox because they offer highly secure design, structural, and technological options.

Yes, modern garage systems integrate seamlessly with home automation systems.

For example:

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled motors allow garage doors to connect with smart home platforms, enabling integration with security cameras, motion sensors, and alarm systems.

Smart hubs like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit can control garage doors alongside other security features, such as lighting and surveillance.

Real-time alerts are sent to your smartphone about unusual activity or if the door is left open.

Advanced encryption protects communication between the garage system and your devices, ensuring privacy and unauthorised access.

Hormann offers advanced garage door operators, including belt drive systems designed for smooth and quiet operation. The ProMatic and SupraMatic models have DC motors which reduce vibrations and provide consistent, gentle movement, with great control, consistent torque and speed control compared to traditional alternating current (AC) motors.

Additionally, Silvelox uses its own proprietary motor systems, such as the Combimatic motor drive, which is integrated into the door frame. An absence of ceiling tracks also reduces noise and vibrations during operation, making it one of the quieter options available. Furthermore, features like self-lifting counterweights and smooth tilting mechanisms, add to a silent mode of operation.

Yes, we can equip garage door systems with backup power and fail-safe locking mechanisms which provide uninterrupted access and prevent forced entry during power outages.

Certainly! We can absolutely coordinate a garage door installation with your architect or builder. We always stay close to a project, address specific requirements, provide technical specifications, and suggest solutions that align with the initial architectural vision and construction plans.

We have extensive experience with large custom doors and multiple aspect garage designs. Our surveyors and installers fully understand the requirements of precise balancing for smooth operation, and the integration of advanced motor systems capable of handling large dimensions.