Garage Doors · Sunshine Coast
New Garage Doors on the Sunshine Coast
On many Sunshine Coast homes the garage door is the biggest single thing you see from the street. Replacing a tired one changes the front of the house more than most renovations, and a modern door is quieter, safer and better sealed as well. Send us a few details and a local installer will measure up and quote.
- Measured on site before the price is final
- Door types matched to headroom and use
- Old door removed as part of the job
Door types
- Sectional (panel lift). Horizontal panels that run up and back along tracks on the ceiling. They seal well, suit wide double openings and work well with a motor.
- Tilt doors. A single panel that swings up and in. Common on older homes and in townhouses, often clad to match the house.
- Roller doors. A steel curtain that rolls onto a drum. Covered on our roller doors page.
- Custom and timber-look doors. Battens, aluminium slats or cladding to suit the architecture, often seen in newer coastal homes.
What the installer needs to know
A garage door is made to fit the opening, so the quote depends on a few measurements:
- Width and height of the opening
- Headroom, the space between the top of the opening and the ceiling
- Sideroom on each side of the opening
- Depth of the garage, for sectional door tracks and the motor rail
- Whether there is power near the ceiling for a motor
A photo of the inside of the garage showing the ceiling and the sides of the opening is often enough for a first conversation.
Insulation and heat
West-facing garages on the coast can get very hot in summer. Insulated sectional panels reduce heat coming through the door and also make it quieter. If the garage is used as a gym, workshop or rumpus room, it is worth asking about.
Coastal finishes and wind
Ask which finishes and hardware suit your distance from the beach, and whether the door is rated for the wind conditions at your site. Both are much easier to get right at the quote than after installation.
Removing the old door
Most installers take the old door away. If your existing door is very old, ask how it will be removed and disposed of, particularly with older tilt doors that may have been clad in other materials.
New Garage Doors: common questions
How long does a new garage door take?
Installation itself is often done in a day. Most of the wait is for the door to be made in your size and colour, so ask the installer for their current lead time.
Can my existing motor be reused?
Sometimes. It depends on the motor's age, type and whether it suits the new door's size and weight. The installer will tell you at the quote.
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