Watch our helpful video below to learn how to simply and accurately measure your garage for your new door. Discover what important dimensions are required to learn which type of door will fit your garage.
Below is a printable survey sheet to assist you in measuring for your new garage door. Once you have taken your measurements you can either choose and order your new garage door online or contact us to get some more advice on the best door for your needs.
Step 1
Print this page and use it with the measuring guide to carry out your self survey.
Step 2
Once you have your measurements you can choose your new garage door online or
email us this form and we will work out the ordering dimensions for you.
You can also email us photos of your garage if you require any help.
Measurements taken from inside the garage looking out.
1
_____mm
Brick to Brick Width of opening
2
_____mm
Floor to underside of lintel
3
_____mm
Sideroom clearance (Clear space on the back of the brick/block pillar)
4
_____mm
Sideroom clearance (Clear space on the back of the brick/block pillar)
5
_____mm
Headroom from underside of lintel to lowest point of ceiling
6
_____mm
Is measurement 5 constant throughout the length of the garage, check for obstructions or sloping ceilings? What is the internal length of this constant? i.e the internal length of the garage
Use only if fitting an up & over door to an existing timber frame. (You will still need to complete 5 & 6 above)
1
_____mm
Internal timber frame width (Timber to Timber width
of opening)
If you are replacing an existing up and over garage door you must decide whether you are going to retain your existing wooden frame or whether you would like your new garage door to be supplied in a steel or GRP factory frame (recommended) that will fix directly to the brickwork.
If you are retaining your existing frame, measure the internal dimensions of the frame. Make sure the frame is sound, square and securely fixed to the brickwork. Also ensure that the timber is the recommended size of 75mm x 75mm (3" x 3"). Always measure the width and the height of the aperture from more than one point as the brickwork or timber frame may not be consistent.
If you would like your new garage door to come with a factory frame, measure the brickwork to brickwork width of your opening. To measure the height of your opening, measure from the floor to the underside of the lintel.
Garage door dimensions do not allow for any fitting tolerances, such as uneven brickwork or floor finishes. Please consider these tolerances when ordering your door by taking the measurement across the opening in at least 3 separate places, i.e. top, middle and bottom. Do the same for the height by taking measurements on the left, centre and right. Double check all your measurements.
Most Garage Door openings in the UK are built to imperial measurements and most standard garage doors available in the UK are therefore manufactured to imperial dimensions. If you are about to build your garage door opening, we can supply made to measure doors or standard metric sizes for certain styles.
All garage door sizes shown are nominal, the size stated refers to the size of the opening through which the garage door travels. In order to provide the necessary clearance, the true size for the door itself may be smaller. The manufacturer will make this deduction.
When measuring your new door always measure the opening size and not the size of your existing door panel.
Once you have established the dimensions of your garage door opening you must consider the internal dimensions of your garage to ensure that the track & mechanism will fit. The length of any ceiling mounted tracks will generally depend on the height of the door. The track for electric operators can extend up to 1500mm beyond the open door.
How to Avoid These Common Mistakes People Make When Measuring for Their New Garage Door.
It’s very easy to overlook the potential obstructions that will stop your new garage door fitting perfectly. Our advice is to get a clear idea of exactly where any tracks and electric operators will be fixed within your garage. We can send you detailed information for your chosen door mechanism showing critical dimensions to guarantee the smooth installation of your new door. Please feel free to email us internal and external photographs of your garage.
When Surveying Your Garage Look Out for These Common Obstructions:-
Sloping Ceilings /Walls
Brick Piers
Gas or Electric Meters
Boilers
Side or Rear Doorways opening onto door tracks
Gas or Water Pipes
Beams
Light switches
Lights
Windows
Sloping Driveway (For Outward Opening Doors Only)
Please Note:
Once the order for your garage door has been placed with the manufacturer it may not be possible to alter sizes. Once the door has been manufactured, measurements cannot be altered and refunds will not be considered under any circumstances. If you would prefer to have a survey by our trained professionals please contact us.
The Garage Door Co cannot accept any liability for inaccurate measurements that you have provided for your order. If you are unsure please contact us for a survey.
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