Two narrow garage doors on a double garage look dated. More importantly, they’re annoying to use – squeezing a modern car through a single-width opening without clipping the mirrors is nobody’s idea of fun.
A 2-in-1 conversion replaces both doors with a single wide double garage door, removing the central pier and installing an RSJ to support the structure above.
It’s an exceptionally popular upgrade across Hampshire, and for good reason. Let’s look at whether the numbers add up.
What Does a 2-in-1 Garage Door Cost?
The price of a 2-in-1 garage door installation depends on a few things – the type of door you choose, the size of the opening, colour, insulation, and any structural work involved in removing the pier.
As a rough guide, you’re looking at the cost of the door itself, RSJ supply and fitting, removal of the central pier, and making good the brickwork and surrounds.
Every project is different, so we quote based on a free home survey rather than ballpark figures online. That way, you know exactly what you’re paying for before you commit.
What Does It Do to Your Property Value?
Curb appeal sells houses. Estate agents say it constantly, and they’re right – buyers form an opinion within seconds of pulling up outside. A tired pair of single doors with peeling paint and rusty handles drags the whole front of a property down.
A new double garage door transforms a house’s aesthetic. Clean lines, a modern finish, colour-matched to your front door and windows – it makes the property look cared for. That perception carries into viewings and, ultimately, into offers.
Home improvement surveys consistently place garage door replacement among the highest-ROI upgrades you can make. The cost is modest compared to a kitchen or bathroom refit, but the visual impact from the street is massive.
Energy Savings With Insulated Doors
If you use your garage for anything beyond parking – a workshop, gym, storage for anything that doesn’t like damp – insulation matters.
An insulated double garage door keeps heat in and moisture out, which makes a noticeable difference through the colder months. Modern insulated sectional doors in particular perform well here, with foam-filled panels that reduce heat loss through the door significantly.
The energy savings won’t pay for the door on their own, but they add up over time – and if your garage shares a wall with the house, you’ll feel the benefit indoors too. Warmer garage, warmer adjoining rooms, lower heating bills.
Installation for Garage Doors Like This Is Simpler Than You’d Think
Most homeowners expect a 2-in-1 conversion to take days. It doesn’t. We carry out the full job in a single day – arrive in the morning, remove the old double garage doors and pier, fit the RSJ, install the new door, tidy up, and hand over before the afternoon is out.
That’s possible because we handle everything in-house:
- Our own structural team removes the pier and fits the RSJ
- Our workshop in Bishop’s Waltham builds the door to your exact measurements
- Our installation team fits and finishes on-site
No subcontractors, no waiting around for different trades to show up on different days.
Talk to Skandoor
We’ve carried out hundreds of 2-in-1 conversions across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and the surrounding counties.
If you’ve been putting it off because you weren’t sure about the cost or the disruption, it’s probably simpler and better value than you think.
If you’ve been putting it off because you weren’t sure about the cost or the disruption, it’s probably simpler and better value than you think. Request a free survey, and we’ll come out and talk you through it.
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