Doors to adore: Garador Christchurch

A quality garage door adds value to your property, and offers greater protection for your family. Good looks, robust construction, and modern technology are part of that quality.

Luxury lies in the little tools, services, and processes that make up our days. That’s where garage doors come in.

“Your garage door should run so smoothly that you barely register you have opened or closed it,” says Aaron Harvey, owner of Garador Christchurch. “When you take the time to consider your garage door, it should be a thing of beauty.”

Garage doors cover a large area, they’re often plainly visible from the street, and can contribute a great deal to the look of your home. When prepping a home for sale, a new garage door adds a great deal to the impression of a sleek, well cared for property.

If you are upgrading because you are staying put, a new sectional or roller door is going to enhance your quality of life every day. “Clients who trade up on a clunky automatic garage door or a manual one, and opt for a Garador with remote opener often tell us it has been life-changing. It’s just one of those everyday elements that can improve the way you start and finish your day,” says Aaron.

Garadors provide extra protection whereas ageing garage doors may be easier for thieves to access. “A new, snug-fitting garage door built from thick, quality local steel and operated by a secure garage door opener is your best bet for garage protection,” says Aaron. “Adding features such as smartphone garage door control takes it up a notch, contributing to peace of mind.”

The garage door motor should be capable of pulling the door for years, and should come with a warranty as Garadors do.

“A quality garage door should most of all be reliable, smooth and fast. Be sure to check the motor in operation before you buy, listening for excess noise, and checking responsiveness,” says Aaron. He also advises that you check the steel thickness, or BMT. “Not all garage doors are created equal; the higher the BMT, the stronger your door will be. New Zealand steel has proven to be superior to some imported steel and that means less maintenance and fewer faults for the owner.”