In message , Bald eagle
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After 30 odd years our old garage door has given up the ghost. I'd like to
replace it with an electrically operated, insulated, roller shutter. Price
at Wickes for one to fit myself is £1199.

Local paper has an ad offering 'top of the range automatic remote controlled
garage door' fitted for £699 including VAT. No company name, just a phone
number. When I Google the phone number (01245 3612676) I get loads of hits
which refer to local papers all over the south east carrying the same ad.
Not a lot of info but I have come across the names Essex Garage Doors and
Seguro Garage Doors.

Anybody had any experience of them? Can't help wondering what the catch is.
I'm sure there must be one as the price is just too good to be true.



I had one fitted 2 years ago, can't remember how much, certainly more
than £699 though, nearer £1200. The good part about it was that the guy
measured up and had the width cut so that the side guides fitted so that
they were flush with the side of the brick opening. It looks like it
was an original fit rather than an add on. The motor drive and
mechanics all fit neatly above the door on the inside suspended from the
rafters and I have no complaints about it.

The whole job took two guys a morning

Having seen how it was done I would certainly attempt one myself, you
may want to take a close look at a few installs before deciding, but
anyone with reasonable DIY skills and a strong mate, or two should be
OK.
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Bill