Architectural Custom Garage Door Specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the benefits of custom made garage doors?

  A custom garage door is designed and fabricated specifically for your opening, ensuring alignment for smooth, quiet travel. Because you control the cladding, colours and hardware, the door can echo your home’s architecture and noticeably lift its kerb appeal and resale value. You also choose the performance extras at the build stage, which means a single, seamless installation and a door that is both visually striking and purpose-built to withstand New Zealand’s demanding climate for decades.

• What types of garage doors are most popular in NZ?

  Across the country, corrosion-resistant aluminium sectional doors remain a favourite for their low maintenance in coastal air, while rich cedar panels satisfy homeowners who want natural warmth and character. Contemporary builds increasingly opt for flush-mount “invisible” doors that sit level with exterior cladding, and workshops or showrooms often specify plexiglass panels that invite daylight without compromising weather protection. Insulated sectional doors are also gaining ground because they keep garages comfortable year-round and help muffle street noise.

• How do I choose the right material for my custom garage door?

  Start by weighing your site conditions and lifestyle goals. For example, In salty or high-rainfall zones, powder-coated aluminium cladding shrugs off corrosion and need only the occasional wash-down. If you dislike upkeep but love the timber aesthetic, an aluminium faux-cedar finish or composite panel delivers the look minus the maintenance. During your consultation, our team will balance climate, budget and design to pinpoint the best combination of materials for you.

• Are insulated garage doors worth the investment?

  An insulated Prestige door is an investment that quickly earns its keep. Our insulation options create a thermal barrier that traps warmth in winter, blocks radiant heat in summer and cuts down on power bills. For households that use the garage as a gym, studio or office, insulation turns the space into a genuinely comfortable extension of the home and adds tangible appeal for future buyers.

• What security features should I look for in a new garage door?

  For robust protection, look for a rigid welded box frame that resists prying, heavy-duty tracks and hinges that can’t be forced, and multi-frequency rolling-code remotes that thwart code grabbers. iBeam safety sensors provide additional protection against obstacles within the door’s path, while a shielded manual-release cable delivers emergency access without exposing the mechanism.

• Can I upgrade my existing garage door to an automated system?

  In most cases, we can retrofit a Tempo or Syncro belt-drive opener to your existing sectional door. The tempo motor offers strong, reliable performance and suits the majority of doors, but we also offer heavy-duty options for larger or heavier setups where needed.

• How long does it take from first consultation to complete installation of a custom garage door?

  We aim to be in touch within 24 hours of your enquiry, and following the initial consultation once the scope is confirmed, quotes are generally sent out within 24–48 hours. More complex or custom designs may take a little longer to finalise, depending on the level of detail required.

  Fabrication in our Penrose factory follows, with most of our products fulfilled within 3–5 weeks. Projects with more intricate designs or materials may take longer, particularly during busier production periods.

  Flushmount doors often require two stages of measurement, so timelines can also be influenced by how quickly site-specific details are confirmed.

  If you have a particular timeline in mind, just let us know—we’ll do our best to find a solution that works.