A better entrance
starts with the
right questions.
Work out what fits, check the rules and make sense of your quotes. Calm, practical advice before you commit.
From first measure to final quoteThree tools. Fewer unknowns.
Bring a tape measure or your installer’s quote. We’ll help you organise the details.
Garage door size & fit checker
Measure your opening and compare it with sourced manufacturer dimensions, with clear limits on what a tool can confirm.
Check your measurements02 / Free toolGate height & planning checker
Check the height rules and property restrictions to discuss with your council, for all four UK nations.
Check the planning rules03 / Free toolDoor & gate quote comparer
Put up to three quotes side by side. Spot missing details before you choose an installer.
Compare your quotesGet to know your options.
Roller or sectional?
Compare how they open, where they go and what to ask at a survey.
Start with the opening
A measuring checklist to take to your installer.
Check before you build
Find the planning guidance for your part of the UK.
What’s actually in that quote?
Compare the complete job, from removal to handover.
Good decisions need
clear information.
We don’t sell or fit doors. Our guides draw on manufacturer documents and official guidance, with sources you can check for yourself.
A tool is a starting point. Your installer’s survey, a proper risk assessment and your council’s advice still matter.