Wooden Garage Door Prices

The three main types of garage doors produced in wood include up and over, side hinged and overlap trackless. Let’s take a closer look at their differences to help you determine which type of wooden garage door is right for your property.

Up and Over

Up and over wooden garage doors cost between £1100 and £2200 and are available with retractable or canopy operating mechanisms. Homeowners are advised to go for a retractable door, mainly because of the weight of the wood, and especially if they require a door with electric automation. This type of door will be constructed of one panel that lifts up and tilts over the opening of your garage to lay flat under the ceiling.

Side Hinged

Side hinged garage doors are ideal if you regularly use your garage on foot, as they come with two doors that open outwards. As you will only ever have to use one door to gain access, a side hinged garage door will increase both convenience and privacy. They are also great for garages with little or no headroom and can be manufactured to suit any shaped garage door opening. On average, prices range between £1250 and £1750.

Overlap Trackless

Overlap trackless wooden garage doors don’t require any internal tracking to enable you to make the most of your garage space. You will still be left with the full width and height of your garage even when the door is fully open. When it comes to price, you can expect to pay between £4500 and £6500 a reliable solution. Although you can opt for a wooden overlap trackless door with manual operation, an automated electric system is more practical.

Wooden garage doors come in plenty of modern and traditional designs and are custom made to suit the exact size of your garage. Unlike with steel and aluminium doors, there’s no risk of any cracks or dents. You can also easily paint or re-stain your wooden garage door if you fancy giving it a new look.

Many people seem to be under the impression that wooden garage doors are more challenging to maintain, but this simply isn’t the case. They just need a wipe down every now and then, along with a natural material treatment to help increase lifespan. If you chose a wooden garage door that is pressure treated, it should last a lifetime.

As wood is a natural insulator, your garage door will withstand temperature changes and keep your garage warmer than structures made from other materials. Wood also acts as a natural sound barrier and will reduce noise pollution. Any repairs to your wooden door should be straightforward as well because you’ll only need to fix damaged panels rather than the entire door.

The majority of wooden garage doors are more expensive to manufacture, which makes them more costly to you, the consumer. They also cost more because they are heavier than garage doors made from alternative materials and require a powerful door opener. Furthermore, they will take more time to manufacture as they must be custom built.

As previously stated, wooden garage doors need proper treatments to prevent splitting and rotting, as well as other damage. If you do not maintain your garage door, it could fall apart and leave you faced with having to source a whole new door.