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Your Garage Door is among the first things that someone notices when they drive up to your house. It adds to your curb appeal. Most homeowners do not think about replacing their garage doors or even doing minor updates to it until the door is either completely broken down or until it is time for them to move again.

If you keep a close eye on the state of your garage door, you will be able to easily identify when it is time for a replacement. Here are some of the signs that your garage doors need to be replaced –

1. Wear and Tear Damage to the Door

The internal and external parts of a garage door are susceptible to becoming damaged over a long period of time if the debris from the door is not cleared out. For instance, in the UK, your garage door is bound to become discolored and warped over a long period of time owing to harsh weather conditions. Moisture can get trapped on the surface of the door, accompanied by temperature changes can all cause a door’s springs and hinges to stop working effectively.

2. Friction in Movements

Regardless of the condition and age of your garage doors, it is bound to experience some additional movement. Your job is to determine whether the movement your door is experiencing is excessive or not. If your door shakes or shudders more than necessary when opening or closing, these could be signs that there are few loose screws or hinges in your door. Sometimes these can be easily fixed but if you have neglected your door for long then these shakes and shudders can be a sign that your garage doors need replacing.

3. Increasing Energy Bills

When your garage door is closed, it is meant to seal your garage as if it were a wall. Especially if it is insulated. Being able to do so is important as a well-sealed garage door is synonyms with a well-insulated garage door. Especially in our country, where winters last longer. Your garage door plays a vital role in insulating your home, even if there is a small gap or crack in it, it can raise your energy bills by a lot.

If your garage door does not effectively insulate your home, you will be forced to increase the heating to compensate, which will result in higher heating bills.

If you are unsure of what material to use for your garage door, then look no further. Read our blog on how to ensure you buy the right eternal door for your home.

4. Your door shows obvious signs of disrepair

If wooden doors aren’t maintained and refinished regularly, they can begin to deteriorate. UV rays from the sun can cause fading over time. The paint and finish can also wear down, and the wood may begin to rot. Moisture infiltration into holes or cracks can result in serious and irreversible damage.

5. Your Door won’t close completely

If your garage door won’t close all the way, it can as frustrating as when it won’t open all the way. Depending on how far it closes, it can leave your garage not only exposed to the elements but also leave your home unsecured!

Damage to the hinges, the screws, the springs and cables of your garage door or even damage to the paneling on your door can be the culprit. These could all be signs that you need to invest in a new garage door.

6. Your door is beginning to sag

If your door sags, it likely needs to be replaced. Wood doors especially can begin to sag over time if not properly maintained. Once your wooden door starts to sag, it usually means it's beginning to rot and deteriorate, and there's not much you can do to fix it.

If you are unsure whether to replace or repair your garage door, you can contact us TODAY. We will be very happy to discuss different options available for you.

At Wittswood, all our wooden garage doors are made from solid European Oak in prime or character grade, oiled or unfinished. All our wooden garage doors are custom made in our factory to any size you may require.

To learn more, you can directly call us at 01205 722 700 or 07377 138 832 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and a member of our team would be happy to help you out with any of your queries.

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