Garage Door FAQs

See the full range and our cost guides for detail. 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.

Custom doors are manufactured to your measured opening, so there is a build window before install, and we confirm dates when you accept the quote. Repairs and opener installs are much faster, often same-week.

Custom-made to measure in NZ steel.

Yes, from flush mount doors that vanish into the facade to fully bespoke designs from your architect's drawings.

Our insulated range uses double-skin panels with a PUR core, nominal R-value 2.0. Most profiles can be specified insulated.

For attached garages and garages used as gyms, workshops or playrooms, yes. It is usually the largest uninsulated opening in the house.

Sometimes, see retrofit insulation for the honest retrofit-vs-replace comparison.

Do not force it. If it feels very heavy, suspect a snapped spring and keep clear. Start at repairs or call 021 764 609, same-day where possible.

Usually a sensor, track or balance issue: check the photo-eyes near the floor are clean and aligned, then call us.

Battery, re-pairing or replacement, we carry remotes for all major brands in the vans.

Where possible, yes: call before midday for the best chance, especially in East and South Auckland.

Yes, myQ-equipped openers give you open/close/monitoring from anywhere. See smart control.

The Merlin Commander Ultimate for most homes: quiet belt drive, battery backup, app control.

Almost always, after a balance check. We also repair and service existing openers.

D2/419 East Tamaki Road, East Tamaki, fastest response in East and South Auckland.

For select projects, yes, ask when you enquire.

5 years across the installation, plus manufacturer warranties on openers.