15/08/2026
This is the most likely process when something like this happens and we’re involved -
- SES/builder will perform a make safe. This will make the garage structure as secure and safe as possible. If the door/s can’t be secured in the closed position for security, it will usually be boarded up and unusable.
- We will come out and do a report & quote for insurance regarding the door and motor component only, letting insurance know exactly the door brand, type, colour and anything that will need replacing.
- insurance will engage builders to repair or rebuild the garage to the existing size
- we will come back out and check measure what the builder has done, then go through what door options would be covered in your insurance policy.
(Most of the time you can change the design and colour as long as it’s the same price, but this is subject to what your insurance company will allow).
- the boarding stays up until the door is delivered and installed by us.
- builder returns to collect their boarding.
In most cases, if you want to upgrade your door or motor, you may be able to just pay the difference between what you have and the upgraded cost but again, this is subject to your insurance policy.
