County Down · about 25 miles from our Dromore base
Downpatrick garage doors: repair it or replace it?
Around twenty-five miles east of Dromore, Downpatrick gives us plenty of calls about older doors that have started to stick, grind or refuse to open. The first question is often whether it is worth fixing at all.
When a repair makes sense
If the panels and frame are sound and it's a single part that has failed, such as a cable, spring, roller or remote, a repair is usually the sensible route. We fix these 24/7 and tell you if we spot anything else wearing out.
When replacement is better
If the door is rusted through, badly dented, draughty or has had repeated repairs, putting money into it rarely pays off. Replacement starts from £649 for up-and-over and £789* for a manual compact roller, and we remove the old door free on qualifying installs.
If you'd like to stop lifting the door by hand, motors start from £395 and can go on a new or existing door that is in good condition.
Signs your door is near the end
A few signs suggest you're getting close to replacement: corrosion eating through the bottom of the panels, rot in a timber door or frame, a door that needs adjusting every few months, or draughts you can't seal. None of these on its own means you must replace it, but together they usually point that way. Our repair versus replace guide gives a simple way to weigh it up. We're happy to give a view on the phone and confirm it at a free survey, with no pressure either way.
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Questions from Downpatrick
- Will you give me an honest view before I spend money?
- Yes. The survey is free and we will say plainly whether we'd repair or replace.
- Do you fit commercial doors in Downpatrick?
- Yes, roller shutters and industrial doors are covered.