Up and Over Doors from Garador
Garador are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of up & over garage doors, offering reliable, secure and stylish options to suit almost every property and budget.
Why choose Garador up & over doors
Garador up & over doors combine proven engineering with modern styling, making them a dependable choice for everyday use. Their doors are designed and manufactured in the UK, with a focus on smooth operation, robust construction and long‑term reliability. With a wide range of designs, colours and finishes, you can match the door to both traditional and contemporary homes while maintaining strong security and ease of use.
Typical benefits include:
- Proven up & over design with decades of development behind it.
- Secure locking options and strong panels for peace of mind.
- Wide choice of styles and finishes to complement your property.
- UK manufacture with consistent quality control.
- All Garador single‑size doors are factory pre‑assembled and delivered ready to install, simplifying the fitting process.
- Optional factory‑fitted steel sub frame for the simplest, most accurate installation.
- Fully factory finished steel colours and timber wood treatments, so no on‑site painting is required.
- Full manufacturer’s warranty from day one thanks to controlled factory finishing.
- Available in both standard and made‑to‑measure sizes in single and double widths to suit modern and non‑standard openings.
Door Materials: steel, timber and GRP
Garador up & over doors are available in three main materials, each with its own advantages depending on your priorities and the look you want to achieve.
- Steel doors: Steel is the most popular option, offering excellent value, low maintenance and a wide range of panel designs and colours. These doors provide a durable, practical solution for most homes and are ideal where you want a smart appearance with minimal upkeep.
- Timber doors: Timber doors provide a warm, natural appearance suited to character properties or where you want a more traditional look. They are built from quality timber and finished to show the grain, but will require periodic care and refinishing to keep them looking their best.
- GRP doors: GRP (glass reinforced polyester) doors are designed to replicate the look of natural timber without the associated maintenance. They are highly resistant to weathering and do not warp, shrink or rust, making them a practical option for exposed locations.
You can choose the material that best balances appearance, budget and maintenance needs, then select from various designs and colours within that range.
Operation types
Garador up & over doors can be supplied with different operating gear so you can match the mechanism to your garage layout and how you plan to use the door.
- Canopy gear: The canopy mechanism leaves part of the door projecting out in front of the garage when open. It has fewer internal tracks, making it suitable where internal headroom is limited or where you want a simple, cost‑effective manual door.
- Retractable gear: With retractable gear, the door panel slides fully back on horizontal tracks into the garage when open. This design is ideal if you are considering electric automation, as it provides a smoother, more stable operating action for use with a motor.
- Automation: Many Garador up & over doors can be automated using a compatible electric operator, providing convenient push‑button operation from inside the garage or your vehicle. Automation is particularly useful on driveways where frequent access is required or where heavy doors need to be lifted regularly.
If you are unsure which operating gear is best for your garage, we can help you choose between canopy and retractable options and advise on the most suitable setup for automation.
Sizes and measuring
Garador up & over doors are produced in a range of standard and purpose‑made sizes to fit most single and double garages. Standard single door sizes typically cover common opening widths and heights, while made‑to‑measure options can accommodate non‑standard or older openings where a tailored fit is required.
When planning your new door, it is important to:
- Measure the clear opening width and height of your brickwork or structural opening.
- Check internal headroom and sideroom to ensure there is space for the frame and operating gear.
- Consider whether you may later add electric automation, which can have additional clearance requirements.
If you are unsure about measuring, we recommend using a professional installer or referring to a detailed measuring guide so your new Garador door fits correctly and operates safely.
A brief history of Garador
Garador has evolved from its origins in aircraft engineering to become one of the UK’s best‑known garage door manufacturers, producing modern doors from its facility in Yeovil, Somerset. The company’s background in precision engineering has influenced the way its doors are designed and manufactured, with a strong emphasis on durability, smooth operation and consistent quality. This heritage, combined with ongoing product development, means Garador up & over doors continue to meet the expectations of homeowners looking for a reliable and attractive garage door solution.
