For homeowners with smaller properties, maximising space is paramount. Every inch counts - including in your garage. As such, the garage door plays a significant role in both functionality and curb appeal, whilst ensuring the available space is utilised to its full potential.
This article explores why single garage doors are the ideal solution for smaller properties, offering a blend of practicality and aesthetics. We'll delve into the benefits of single garage doors for various homeowners, from first-time buyers to those downsizing, and guide you on where to find high-quality single garage doors, like those expertly crafted by us here at Rollerdoor UK in Barton-upon-Humber.
Benefits of Single Garage Doors for Smaller Properties
Space-Saving
If you have a small garage or driveway, then opting for a single garage door is the more practical option when it comes to saving space - especially when opting for a hinged garage door. This is because single doors don’t need as much clearance in order to open and close compared to double doors, so there’s less risk of damaging your car or belongings when opening the door.
Equally, there’s less risk of damaging the door itself! A single garage door may also appear more visually appealing than a double door, as it better fits the dimensions of the space available.
Cost-Effective
Being smaller than double garage doors, single doors are naturally less expensive. Not only is their initial cost more affordable, due to less materials being used, but they are also often more affordable to maintain, as there are fewer moving parts and components that may wear out and require repair over time.
Furthermore, a well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing garage door can slightly increase your property's value. Despite a property being small, having a functional garage can really up its value, so it’s integral to keep this looking appealing and well-maintained should you ever consider selling!
Energy-Efficient
Cold weather and expensive energy bills is a combination that makes energy efficiency an essential factor in UK homes. Choosing to have a single garage door rather than a double one ensures less heat is lost when opening your garage door, simply due to there being less space for heat to be lost.
This can be especially beneficial to smaller properties, as they generally have less heat in them compared to larger properties - simply due to having less volume to hold heat. So, ensuring heat loss is kept to a minimum with the use of a single garage door is within your best interest - especially if you use your garage as additional living space and require it to be an ambient temperature.
Who May Benefit from These Advantages?
First-Time Buyers
The housing market presents a significant challenge for many, particularly first-time buyers. Not only is it fiercely competitive, but also incredibly expensive. This often leads first-time buyers to opt for smaller properties as their first homes, a practical and financially responsible decision.
Furthermore, navigating the financial landscape after taking on a mortgage can be a steep learning curve. Every penny counts, and any opportunity to save money is eagerly sought after. This includes making conscious choices like opting for a single garage door instead of a double - saving money on installation, maintenance and even potentially on energy bills!
Single-Occupancy Households
If you live alone rather than with a partner, friend or housemate, then smaller properties offer ample space for you to live comfortably without feeling cramped or restricted in your daily activities. Having a garage on top of owning your own home is an additional luxury that single-occupancy individuals can benefit from.
As you’re just one person, you will likely benefit just fine from a single garage door. If you use your garage for storage, for example, then it offers convenient access for storing a wide range of items - whether you're using it for recreational equipment, gardening tools or simply as a workshop space.
Similarly, if you drive a car, then you’ll likely only own one vehicle. Should you wish to store this in your garage, then, you can do so easily, with no need to worry about having a garage door wide enough to fit two vehicles.
Retirees
Have you reached the age of retirement? Congratulations! Like many other retirees, you may have decided that downsizing your home was the way to go. Especially as you get older, maintaining a larger home can become both a chore and time consuming. Not only that, but downsizing means spending less expenses on the running of your home, which means more of your pension can be spent for leisure and pleasure.
As well as downsizing their home, many older couples also choose to downsize their car. This is due to smaller cars being easier to manoeuvre and park, as well as cheaper to maintain and insure. Owning a smaller car, then, means investing in a single garage door should still provide sufficient space to let a small car in and out of with efficiency.
Quality Garage Door Installations Courtesy of Rollerdoor UK
If a single garage door sounds like a good fit for your property, then look to us here at Rollerdoor UK to install it for you. We sell a range of single doors for you to choose from, including:
We offer installations to all customers based within a 50-mile radius of our headquarters in Barton-upon-Humber and are committed to providing the best experience from start to finish. Are you outside of our catchment area? Worry not - we also offer DIY kits!
Whether you’re based in Scotland, Wales or the south of England, we deliver our DIY kits UK wide. These kits provide you with everything you need to install a single garage door at your property yourself, with comprehensive instructions to guide you through the process.
Don’t forget to also check out our helpful demonstration videos for further guidance!
Get in Touch
Whether you’d like to buy one of our self-installation kits or are looking to enquire about our garage door installation services, our team is always on hand to help you.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements - rest assured that we’re always happy to help!
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