How to choose a garage door manufacturer
Garage doors are an often-overlooked part of home design, however, the installation of the right garage door can improve the overall look and design of any customer’s home and garage.
Choosing a suitable garage door makes access to the garage simple and easy for homeowners, as well as offering good security and thermal performance. To get the best results from the garage doors you specify for any project, it’s important to start with a reputable manufacturer. Choosing the right company will ensure that your customers will benefit from high-quality garage doors as well as overall style.
In this guide:
Learn more about the factors you should consider when choosing a garage door manufacturer to make sure you supply the right products for your customers.
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions around choosing the best garage door manufacturer.
Choosing a garage door manufacturer
There are two key factors to consider when choosing from a range of garage door manufacturers for a project:
The quality of the garage doors
The reputation of the manufacturer.
High-quality doors are essential, but you also need to be able to trust the company whose doors you are supplying.
The results of the project you’re specifying garage doors for will depend on a number of factors including:
Lead times
Reliable delivery
Great customer service.
Read on to learn more about the factors you should consider when choosing a garage door manufacturer:
Garage door quality
Specifying the right garage doors starts with looking at the product itself. There are a number of different garage door styles on the market, with a variety of opening and closing functions, materials, styles and fits. The product and design you choose for a customer will depend on their needs.
Your customers are looking for the perfect end result, with everything from the colour to the performance matching the expectations of both you and your customers.
When it comes to product quality, the following factors should be taken into account:
Are the garage door designs practical?
When looking at the range of different garage doors available, consider how they will fit into properties. Popular choices include traditional ‘up and over’ garage doors, railed sectional doors, and hinged doors, such as the Origin Garage Doors. The traditional garage door is often referred to as a hinged or swing garage door. Origin Garage Doors are hinged at the sides and open outwards. This means there’s more room available to use inside, and this can be a convenient option for ensuring your customers’ garage space isn’t restricted.
Another factor to consider is whether the doors are manually opened or whether they are automatic. The doors you specify will need to fit with the available space and the needs of your customers.
With hinged garage doors, customers often have a choice of whether their garage doors open in or out. Our Origin Garage Doors allow customers to choose the most convenient option for them.
Lead times
Lead times are an essential consideration when specifying garage doors for a project. If you have a tight deadline, or the project is waiting for delivery of the doors, it’s important to find a manufacturer who will be able to deliver within the right time frame and is reliable.
The industry standard in terms of lead times is 4-6 weeks. However, Origin’s Lead Times mean that the doors can be delivered to any project within 24 hours. We know this isn’t always convenient so you can specify when you want the doors to be delivered in order to complete your project on time.
Performance
In terms of performance, a garage door needs to offer security, be weatherproof and offer good insulation. Garages with a weathered threshold to the door are highly recommended as they will keep the water out. Thermal performance is also important for protecting the attached property from draughts and providing insulation for the attached property.
Reputation
Just as critical as the product itself is the reputation of the company you’re buying it from. A great product is a huge benefit but, if the service is poor, lead times are slow and the price is high, it can have a huge impact on the reputation of the brand.
The suppliers you use reflect on you, and your customers want to know that the garage doors you’re installing are trustworthy and that products will be delivered on time.
These are some of the key points to consider when it comes to the reputation of the garage door manufacturer you choose:
Reviews and testimonials
When choosing any manufacturer, you should start with reviews and testimonials. Your own customers are likely to look for this information when they come to you so you should do the same due diligence when looking for garage door suppliers.
Testimonials can deliver a wealth of information about the supplier and its product, including what to expect from the end result of the product.
Guarantees
Many garage doors come with a guarantee that gives both you and your customer peace of mind and may even include specialist fitting, plus aftercare for maintenance and repairs. Knowing that the supplier can offer support even after installation is a strong selling point for you.
At Origin, we offer guarantees up to 20 years so you can rest assured that you’re providing your customers with garage doors that will stand the test of time.
FAQs
How can you tell the quality of a garage door?
A high-quality garage door will be built in line with safety regulations and will be made of quality materials that provide security and durability.
Origin’s Garage Doors are made of high-quality aluminium, just like our Front Doors, Bi-fold Doors, Sliding Doors and French Doors. Aluminium provides a strong and physically secure garage door that is resistant to flexing, warping and corroding over time.
What should I look for in a garage door?
A garage door should tick all the boxes for functionality, but it should look great as well. A manufacturer offering a vast range of colours and finishes ensures that the end result fits the property in which installation is being carried out. The door should be heavy enough to be secure, but also easy to open and close.
What is the most reliable garage door?
While automated garage doors are great for clients who struggle with manual opening, they are ultimately more dangerous, and more likely to fail, due to the working parts. A manual double door is the perfect option, allowing both vehicle and pedestrian access with ease, and without the need for such regular maintenance or repair.
To learn more about supplying our garage doors or to open a trade account, please contact us today.