During the lockdown period, home improvements skyrocketed in popularity. In fact, the average house price in the UK increased by 10.2% from March 2020-2021, during which time Brits spent around £110bn on home improvements. Now, even though we’re (thankfully!) a few years down the line, these conversions are still an extremely popular investment amongst property owners. Garage conversions and redecorations are among the top of this home-reno list. More and more property owners are looking to reimagine this space, or to utilise it more effectively, in ways that better suit their lifestyle, or al ..read more

Garage conversions are a fantastic investment, which can dramatically increase the volume of usable spaces in your property. They can be used for practical solutions, like a living area or a spare bedroom, or for fun spaces dedicated to your hobbies, like a home gym, games room, recording studio or workshop. If you’re converting your garage, the nature of how you use your garage will inevitably change. So, you need to find a garage door that best fits this new purpose. Rather than offering a simple opening that allows you to park and secure your car inside, you’ll have a new set of requirement ..read more

At Zap Garage Doors, we offer a huge variety of door types, including premium quality, durable and stylish front doors. The two most common types of entrance doors are composite and steel. Both of these options present a long list of key benefits, making them a fantastic long-term investment for property owners. If you’re struggling to decide which door type presents the best fit for your property, keep reading. Below, we have outlined a detailed breakdown of these two door types, including their specific benefits and USPs. Here at Zap Garage Doors, we have a wide range of both steel ..read more

Garage doors have a remarkably long lifespan. They represent a fantastic investment, which improves the usability of your outdoor areas for many years to come. But, when it comes to ensuring your garage door achieves its full predicted lifespan, maintenance is key. A comprehensive, regular maintenance schedule will help you to address any issues before they are allowed to develop and keep your garage door in top condition (both in terms of visuals and its performance) for decades. So, to help you keep your garage door at its best, our experts have shared their complete list of all the recommen ..read more

When you enlist the services of a reputable garage door supplier, you can be sure that this investment will last you for many years to come. A good quality garage door, which has been well maintained and installed by a professional, has a remarkably long lifespan. However, they aren’t built to last forever. By far, the most common reason why someone would see problems with their garage door is due to age. But, there are a range of other issues that can be caused by a variety of other factors, including excessive force applied, weather damage, or uneven wear. With that in mind, our team of spec ..read more

Flat garage roofs are widely used, as they give the garage a neat, modern finish, and a high performance solution. And, when installed correctly and well-maintained, your flat garage roof should remain extremely weather resistant, durable and energy efficient, for many years to come. But, since garage doors are isolated from the rest of your property, it can be a while before you notice a problem. And then, when you do eventually spot the issue, it will have escalated to a much more costly issue. So, to help you know what to look out for (and so get the issue fixed as quickly as possible), we ..read more

Power cuts can be incredibly annoying. They can often leave many of our electrical devices and applications rendered temporarily useless until you have reset them or tampered with your fuse box. Garage doors can often cause issues after a power cut as sometimes they just refuse to work. Here at Zap Garage Doors, we have detailed a safe plan of action when it comes to resetting your garage door after there has been a power cut, learn more below. What To Do After There Has Been A Power Cut There are many factors that may have caused a temporary power cut. The first thing to check when assessing ..read more

One of the biggest factors behind investing in a new garage door is the way that it refreshes the aesthetic of your property. Amongst their numerous other benefits, these new, pristine garage doors create the impression of a neat, modern and sleek house. Homeowners will, naturally, want to maximise the aesthetic benefits of this investment. So, that will mean choosing the perfect colour for their new garage door. Unsurprisingly, colour is a huge factor now in choosing a garage door. And garage door colour advice makes up some of our customer’s most commonly asked questions. So, we’ve shared th ..read more

A new garage door is a fantastic investment, which will keep your property looking neat and sleek for many years to come.   And, when it’s maintained regularly and carefully, your garage door will remain in pristine condition for even longer.   If you’ve just bought a new garage door, or you’re thinking about making the investment, the question at the forefront of your mind will probably be, ‘how long should a new garage door last?’.   Well, the answer will depend on two key points – the type of garage door you have chosen, and whether or not you arrange a maintenance schedule ..read more

There are several reasons why you might decide on a new garage door onto your property. It could be that your existing door is looking old or tired, that you want to change the aesthetics of your property, or that you want to upgrade your current model, so that you can enjoy the new technology on offer. Either way, if you’re ready to replace your existing garage door, the first step is to explore the costs and processes involved. One question that we get asked a lot is, ‘can you install a new garage door on the existing frame?’. The answer is, yes it is possible, but it depends on several fact ..read more