Side Hinged Garage Doors: Classic Style with Everyday Practicality
For homeowners who value convenience and traditional charm, side hinged garage doors are a timeless solution. With their barn-style appearance and simple outward opening design, they offer both character and practicality, especially for garages that are used frequently throughout the day.
Unlike overhead doors, side hinged doors open from the centre or side, allowing quick and easy pedestrian access without lifting the entire door. This makes them ideal for garages that double as workshops, home gyms, utility rooms, or general storage spaces.
Why Choose Side Hinged Garage Doors?
1. Easy, Everyday Access
If you regularly pop in and out of your garage, side hinged doors are incredibly convenient. Simply open one leaf for quick entry, rather than operating a full overhead system.
2. Traditional Barn-Style Appearance
Side hinged doors provide a classic look that suits period properties, cottages and traditional homes while also complementing modern designs when finished in contemporary colours.
3. Insulated and Uninsulated Options
Depending on how you use your garage, you can choose between insulated doors for improved thermal efficiency or uninsulated options for a more cost-effective solution. Insulated models help maintain a comfortable temperature, particularly useful if your garage is attached to your home.
4. Wide Choice of Materials
Available in timber, steel, and composite materials, side hinged garage doors can be tailored to match your home’s exterior. Each material offers its own benefits in terms of durability, maintenance, and style.
5. Customisation Options
Add windows for natural light, decorative handles for character, or choose a bespoke paint colour to make your garage door uniquely yours. Modern side hinged doors combine traditional aesthetics with reliable security and smooth operation.
Built for Durability and Security
Modern side hinged garage doors are designed with robust frames, secure locking systems and precision hinges. When professionally installed, they provide excellent stability and long-lasting performance. Proper fitting ensures smooth opening, correct alignment, and maximum security.
Because they don’t rely on ceiling tracks or lifting mechanisms, they’re also a great option for garages with limited headroom or internal obstructions.
Expert Side Hinged Garage Door Installation
At 1st Choice Garage Doors, we supply and install high-quality side hinged garage doors tailored to your needs. With over 25 years of experience, we offer impartial advice and help you choose the right material, finish and configuration for your home.
We are trusted installers and stockists for leading manufacturers including Garador, Hörmann, Gliderol, Teckentrup, Novoferm, Alutech and Cedar Door, ensuring you receive high-quality products sourced directly from the manufacturer.
Our services include:
- Free home surveys and quotations
- Standard and bespoke sizing
- Insulated and non-insulated options
- Professional installation by fully trained, directly employed staff
- Repairs, spares, and long-term aftercare
Visit or Contact Us
Unit 3, The 159 Centre, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9DQ
📞 01924 491562
✉️ info@1stchoicegaragedoors.co.uk
Phone lines: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm
Showroom: Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am – 4pm (please call before travelling)
If you’re looking for a garage door that offers classic style and everyday convenience, contact us today for friendly advice and a free, no-obligation quote on a side hinged garage door designed to suit your home perfectly.