What to look for in a garage door supply-only service for your property development
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No matter what type of property you are working on; it is always important that you find a door that offers high levels of security without compromising on thermal performance or aesthetics. Finding a reliable, reputable garage door supplier is a vital part of ensuring you have the best garage doors for your property development.
Find out more about when to choose a supply-only garage doors service, and what to look for in a reliable garage doors supplier.
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Why choose aluminium garage doors for a property development?
Read the key benefits of choosing an aluminium garage door for a property development.
What is a supply-only service for garage doors?
Find out what is meant by a supply-only garage door service, and the benefits of this.
Finding the ideal garage doors supply-only service for your development
Read what to consider when choosing a garage door supplier for a property development.
Choosing the right size garage door for a property development
Read our tips on choosing the right garage door size for your development.
Are Origin Garage Doors a secure option for property developments?
Read what makes Origin Garage Doors a secure option for a property development.
How can a garage door supply and install service save you time?
Find out how a supply and install service can save you significant time.
Find out more about the options of Origin Garage Doors.
Why choose aluminium garage doors for a property development?
Aluminium garage doors are a highly popular option, as they are extremely lightweight and offer excellent durability. Aluminium also offers the following benefits for your property development:
- Extremely lightweight
- Durable
- Resistant to rust and corrosion
- Secure
- Offer good thermal efficiency
- Enhanced kerb appeal
- Low maintenance
- High-quality material.
Read our full guide to the benefits of finding an aluminium door installation service here.
What is a supply-only service for garage doors?
Often, garage door suppliers will only offer to supply the door, leaving you to ensure your garage door is fitted correctly. If you don’t feel you could benefit from having an expert on board to help you install the door, a garage door supply-only service may be ideal for you. In a supply-only service, you would be responsible for how securely the garage door is fitted. At Origin, we offer a supply-only service for garage doors, as well as a full turnkey service option that can include installation, working alongside our nationwide network of installation partners. Fill in our contact form to find out more about our commercial offering. If you are looking for an installation service, we will find you an expert installer.
At Origin, we understand that as a property developer, you will likely have tight deadlines and a busy schedule. We therefore offer more than just supplying garage doors - we can arrange both the supply and installation for you if you wish by partnering with a local installation specialist to complete this service. If you've got multiple developments, you're renovating a non-residential building or you have a complex project that needs specialised garage doors, having a door specialist on hand can be a huge relief.
Finding the perfect supply-only garage doors service for your development
Excellent customer service
By having a strong relationship with your supplier, it means that timely updates and good communication is prioritised. A strong relationship between yourself and your supplier can make your service far better for everyone involved.
Various garage door design options
The correct design and colours for a garage door will depend on the type of property, and whether you would like all of the doors in your property development to be matching. For example - minimalistic colours such as black and white garage doors will suit most developments, or you could opt to complement or contrast the brickwork, render or cladding. Our Kensington and Sandringham garage door ranges offer 10 different panel styles in a range of designs. From there, these can be specified in over 150 RAL colours and lots of different handle options.
Popular colour options for the Origin Garage Door include:
- Anthracite Grey (7016M)
- Black Grey (7021M)
- Slate Grey (7015M)
- Hipca White (9910G & 9910M)
- Jet Black (9005M)
- Dark Silver Metallic (9007M)
- Dual colour of 9910G in and 7016M out.
Read about the different Origin Garage Door design options here.
Fast garage door lead times
It’s likely that your project is time-sensitive, so it is vital to work with a supplier and installer that can offer fast lead times. Faster lead times ease the pressure on your deadlines, as you are given the reassurance that you are working with a fast, dedicated garage door supplier that can deliver when you need them to.
The industry standard in terms of lead times is 4-6 weeks. However, the seven most popular colours in the Kensington Range are available on a one-week lead time. For those outside the seven colours or any panel in any colour in the Sandringham Range are available on a six-week lead time.
Find out more about the Sandringham and Kensington ranges of panels here.
Make sure the supplier is an expert in multi-site property developments. Make sure that the door supplier has expertise or works with partners who have expertise in installing aluminium garage doors. It can also be useful to find a supplier who specialises in multi-site property development door installation. Have a look at the reviews, past projects and testimonials available to ensure you are working with a high-quality door supplier and installer.
Consider accreditations
Does the garage door supplier have any notable environmental accreditations to demonstrate their sustainable approach? Origin has ISO 14001 which demonstrates we have a solid environmental management system in place with a focus on continuing to improve on our impact.
Choose a green supplier and installer
Boasting a wealth of accreditations, Origin also ranks highly for its green credentials, appealing to those who prefer to work with a company that puts the environment at the top of the agenda.
Fill in our contact form to discuss your project with us today, or alternatively give us a call on 0808 239 9827
Find out more about our garage door supply-only service here.
Choosing the right size garage door for a property development
When finding a garage door supplier for your project development, you need to consider the sizes and configurations available to ensure there is a suitable option available for your project.
When sizing a garage door for a property, you should consider the following factors:
Size of the opening and mechanisms available
The space inside, outside, and surrounding a garage door will impact your customers’ options when considering opening mechanisms. If there isn’t much garage space for a door to swing outwards or inwards, options will be more limited. Origin Garage Doors can swing either internally or externally, so it is important to check which mechanism is ideal for your property development.
Panel size
Origin Garage Door panels are available in the same designs as the Origin Front Door, and each individual panel design has its minimum and maximum sizes.
Leave room for the door and fixing frame
While framings are not challenging, it’s important to leave tolerances for the width and height of the door for the jambs, threshold (if specified) and top track.
Consider the following:
- Size of the opening and mechanisms available
- Panel sizes available
- Room/ clearance for the doors to open.
Find out more about Origin Garage Door sizes here.
View our range of garage doors available here.
Are Origin Garage Doors a secure option for property developments?
The Origin Garage Door is first and foremost renowned for its build quality. A Thermimax core between aluminium layers ensures that your customers are not only safe from intruders, but are also well-insulated and protected against damage related to cold weather. The Origin Garage Door also has four threshold options (weathered, non-weathered, mobility or none), so you can choose an entry system that suits your customers household requirements.
How can a supply and install garage door service save you time?
Garage door suppliers such as Origin, however, offer a supply and installation service as part of a full commercial offering. This can ensure that the door is fitted securely and professionally, leaving this job to experts in garage door installation.
Read more about Origin’s commercial offering here.
Origin Garage Doors
Not only does the Origin Garage Door come with industry-leading guarantees, ensuring that your customers are protected from any manufacturing/ parts faults that might occur in the future, but they also come with industry-leading lead times. Some products can be manufactured and delivered within 24 hours, or you can specify a delivery time if you'd prefer in order to work in with your build schedule. Origin Garage Doors can be delivered in as little as a week when ordered in a popular colour and panel.
Origin offers property developers an extensive range of garage doors in various designs, colours and sizes, ensuring that there's something to suit everyone's needs. Secondly, Origin has a strong focus on its green credentials - all its products are made using sustainable materials and production methods. Finally, at Origin, we offer a comprehensive warranty on all our products, giving you peace of mind that your project will offer your customers longevity.
Do you want to use Origin as a door supplier for your project development? Discuss your project with us today!
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