Side Hinged Garage Doors
The hinged door has been around the longest of any garage door type. Simple, easy, and safe to operate, when the door panels are built well they can last for decades. Minimal stress is placed on the mechanism, and there are no hard contact points between the panels, subframe, or other parts. Also known as ‘swing’ or ‘traditional’ garage doors, side hinged garage doors have become a popular solution for single garages across the UK.
Many homeowners now use their garages for multi-purpose spaces rather than car storage. Side hinged doors offer:
- Simple, effortless, and very daily safe operation
- Excellent security, longevity, and overall durability
- Easy pedestrian access in and out
- No internal tracking, springs, or intrusions into the garage
- Minimal moving parts for a long operational lifespan
- Low maintenance—just keep clean
- Completely assembled on delivery for direct and easy fitting
- Insulated panel options: 20mm, 40mm, and 51mm
- Modern or traditional designs with multiple window options
Installation
Side hinged garage doors supplied as ‘doorsets’, where the door panels, fixing sub frame, hardware, locking and all components are all factory assembled and tested provide one of the easiest garage doors for site installation by any competent DIY or trades person. ALL of our steel hinged garage and pedestrian doors will be delivered ready to offer into the garage opening and installed simply by fixing the sub frame to the aperture and then adjusting and finishing around the frame. We offer high quality steel side hinged doors in single skin pressed steel panels and then a wider range of double skinned insulated panels for increased strength, security and thermal and sound insulation for your garage. If your garage is heated in any way then insulated garage doors could save you a fortune over time..
Insulated Double Skinned Steel Side Hinged Doors
Insulated hinged doors provide not only thermal and acoustic benefits but also increased strength, security, and weather sealing. Panels range from 20mm to 51mm thick, supporting premium locking systems, handles, and double-glazed windows for enhanced performance. Properly specified insulated doors can save energy and improve garage comfort.
Benefits include:
- Internal temperature and humidity regulation
- Energy savings, especially for heated garages
- Enhanced security with thicker steel panels
- Improved durability and resistance to denting or warping
- Compatibility with double glazed windows
- Excellent longevity and low maintenance
Design Options
Choose from traditional to ultra-modern designs, including stainless steel elements, long static handles, and large window options. Fully finished steel doors with long guarantees make these premium hinged doors excellent value for money.
Common FAQs
1. What are the best features of side hinged garage doors?
Simple, safe operation by hand, easy pedestrian access, excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, customisable windows, glazing and finishes, and high security models with multi-point locking mainly on double skinned steel models but also now on the latest single skin doors offered.
2. Are side hinged garage doors expensive?
Single garage hinged doors are generally more expensive than steel up and over doors but cheaper than many electric roller or sectional doors. Insulated steel models offer excellent value for money due to security, longevity, and thermal performance.
3. How secure are side hinged garage doors?
Security depends on the strength of the door panels, subframe, and locking system combined. Double skinned steel doors with high quality multi point locks and integrated subframe installation offer the highest levels of protection with additional physical security features the thicker the door panels are generally.
4. Can these doors increase my home value?
Yes. High-quality, well-specified side hinged doors improve kerb appeal, enhance security, and can positively impact property values.
5. Are the doors easy to install?
Yes. Delivered as pre-assembled doorsets, with all components and hardware included, installation is straightforward for DIYers or tradespeople, requiring only fixing the subframe and adjusting the door panels and lock keeps.
