Dominator Garage Doors in Auckland

Most systems pair a new remote by pressing the learn button on the motor unit, then pressing the remote button within a few seconds until the light flashes. The exact sequence differs by model and the button is sometimes behind the light cover. If the remote pairs and then stops working, the motor's memory is usually full and needs clearing first, which also unpairs every other remote.

Broken springs, by a wide margin. Springs carry the door's weight through thousands of cycles and they fatigue. The usual signs are a door that feels suddenly heavy, lifts unevenly, or an opener that strains and reverses. Springs hold a lot of stored energy, so this is technician work rather than a DIY fix.

A roller door is the most economical option, a steel sectional sits in the middle, and cedar, glass and architectural doors cost more again. We give you a firm figure after we measure, and the quote is fixed and itemised. For indicative market ranges by door type, see the Auckland garage door cost guide.

A single rigid panel that tilts up and out as one piece, also called a tilt door. It swings outwards as it opens, so it needs clear space in front, but it needs less headroom inside than a sectional. Common on older Auckland houses. See tilt doors →

There is no single legal standard. Most New Zealand double garages are built around 4.8 to 5.1 metres wide and 2.1 metres high, and singles around 2.4 to 2.6 metres. Older houses vary a lot, so we measure the opening rather than work from a standard.

No. Grease collects grit and makes the rollers drag. Use a light silicone or garage-door lubricant on rollers, hinges and springs, and keep the tracks clean and dry rather than lubricated. This is part of an annual service.