We offer a wide range of garage doors in Midlothian and beyond, including high quality side-hinged and up & over doors.
Selecting the ideal garage door for your home often comes down to two popular options: side-hinged or up & over doors. Each brings its own set of benefits, suited to different lifestyles and property layouts. At The Garage Door Company, we draw on years of hands-on experience fitting garage doors to help you make the right choice.
Which should you choose? Up-and-over or side-hinged garage doors?
Opening outwards much like traditional double doors, side-hinged garage doors provide a straightforward and practical solution. A key advantage is their ease of access; ideal if you just need to nip into the garage without opening the entire door. This partial opening also means the interior of your garage remains entirely free from door mechanisms, a bonus for those short on internal space or who store bulky items.
They also score highly on security. With the ability to be securely locked from the inside, side-hinged doors offer a useful added layer of protection. Their design tends to provide decent insulation too, helping to keep the garage temperature more stable, handy if you use your garage for more than just parking. However, bear in mind that these doors swing outwards, so they do require significant clearance in front of the garage. If your driveway is tight or there’s limited external space, this could be a drawback.
Up & over garage doors garage doors are designed to lift vertically and slide back into the garage, making them a popular choice for their neat appearance and practicality. Often paired with automatic openers, they’re especially convenient for quick and effortless operation. One of their neat features is space efficiency. With no need for side clearance, they’re well suited to homes with narrower driveways or where vehicles are parked right up to the door. However, they do need some overhead space within the garage, which may be an issue if storage or low ceilings are a factor. Remember to take a look at alternatives such as roller shutters and side-sliding garage doors, too.
Ultimately, the decision between a side-hinged, up & over or other garage door type hinges on your priorities, whether maximising security, ease of access, available space, or simply achieving a particular look for your home. If secure, quick access is a must, a side-hinged garage door may be ideal. For a more contemporary, space-saving solution, an up & over door could be the better match. Whatever your requirements, The Garage Door Company is here to help you find the right fit, in terms of both looks and practicality.
For expert guidance and reliable installation of garage doors across Midlothian and the southern counties, you can count on us to help you choose a garage door that ticks every box.
To find out more, contact The Garage Door Company FREE on 0800 889 777 or call your local garage doors branch direct. We have branches across southern Scotland.
Glasgow on 0141 773 0902
Edinburgh on 0131 337 3332
Kilmarnock on 01563 542984
Dundee on 01382 213052
Alternatively, drop us a line at info@garage-door.co.uk