Automated & Electric Garage Doors in Bristol.

We supply and fit electric garage doors across Bristol, and we can add a motor to most existing garage doors too – including doors fitted by another company. We fit integrated motor systems to new roller and sectional doors, and convert up and over doors with a boom operator or bow arm kit. Every automated installation uses TÜV-tested motors, fitted by our own engineers, and automation on sectional and roller doors is backed by our own 10-year warranty.

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What Is an Electric Garage Door?

An electric garage door – also called an automatic or automated garage door – is opened and closed by a motor, often called an operator, rather than by hand. You control it with a remote, so you can open the door from your car, and most of the motor systems we fit can be upgraded to smartphone control.

How the motor is fitted depends on the door. On a roller door, the motor is built into the door itself. Sectional doors and retractable up and over doors use a boom-type operator fitted above the door, running back into the garage. Canopy up and over doors need a bow arm converter – a metal arm fitted to the back of the door panel that recreates the twisting movement a canopy mechanism needs to open and close fully.

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Electric Garage Door Benefits.

Open it without leaving the car

Press the remote as you pull up. No stepping out in the rain to wrestle with the door, and extra security when you get home after dark.

Built-in obstruction detection

Many of the motor systems we fit include obstruction detection, which stops the door coming down if someone or something is in the way.

Smooth, quiet running

Soft-start and soft-stop operation gives a smoother, quieter movement and helps the whole system last longer.

Closes reliably every time

A well-fitted electric door closes more reliably than a manual one. Many systems include an auto-close timer, and most can be upgraded to smartphone control.

Electric Garage Doors Supplied and Fitted Across Bristol.

Electric operation is available across our whole garage door range, so you can choose the door that suits your property first and add automation to it. Electric roller garage doors are a popular choice in Bristol, particularly on terraced streets and short driveways where a swinging door would overhang the pavement. They open vertically and coil into a compact housing above the opening, and electric operation comes as standard on most of our roller door models.

Sectional doors also rise vertically, with TÜV-tested electric operators and automation included as standard on most models. They come in standard and low-headroom configurations to suit different garages. If you’d prefer an up and over door, a retractable mechanism is the better choice for automation, although canopy doors can be electrified too.

We offer automation packages from Garador, Hörmann and Alutech, and supply roller garage doors from Alutech and Ryterna. As an approved installer for these manufacturers, our engineers receive ongoing training directly from each brand, and we can offer manufacturer-backed warranties alongside our own.

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New Electric Door or Automate the One You Have?

Adding a motor to your existing door.

You don’t always need a new door to go electric. Garage door automation can usually be added to an existing up and over, sectional or side-hinged door, and we’re happy to automate doors that were fitted by another company. Retractable up and over doors and sectional doors take a boom-type operator, while canopy up and over doors are converted with a bow arm kit.

What we won’t do is fit a motor to a door that’s already hard to open. For an electric operator to work safely, the door has to be properly balanced. Otherwise the safety mechanisms won’t work as they should, and the motor will be under strain and won’t last. That’s why our engineers check your door’s balance and condition at the free site survey. If it’s an older door, we’ll tell you honestly whether automation is a safe option before recommending anything.

Choosing a new electric garage door.

If your current door is past its best, a new electric door gives you the door, motor and safety features in one installation. Roller and sectional doors are the right choice where driveway space is tight: both open vertically with no outward swing, so you can park right up to the garage and still get the door open. An up and over door swings outward as it rises and needs around 1.5m of clear driveway in front of it.

If the opening needs widening, a lintel raising or a new sub-frame fitting, our team carries out the building work in-house, so there’s no separate builder to organise. We also take your old door away unless you ask us to leave it.

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Quality-Assured Automation With Proper Warranties.

All the motors and electric operators we fit are TÜV tested, and the remote controls on our motor-driven sectional doors are built to be tamper-proof. Every installation is carried out by our own manufacturer-trained engineers, and our installation team is spot-checked by leading manufacturers and by Checkatrade.

Most garage doors we supply carry a full 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee. Automation on sectional and roller doors is backed by our own 10-year warranty, and our installations are guaranteed for a minimum of five years. Most manufacturer warranties need an annual service to stay valid, so we offer a service plan as well as ad-hoc servicing and maintenance to cover it. We can also match most door colours to a RAL reference if your new door needs to sit alongside existing windows or joinery.

We fit electric and automated garage doors across the whole of Bristol – from Clifton, Redland, Cotham and Bishopston to Filton, Patchway, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym, and across Kingswood, Staple Hill, Brislington, Knowle, Bradley Stoke, Emersons Green and Longwell Green. On newer estates such as Bradley Stoke and Emersons Green, sectional and roller doors suit the modern frontages. On the postwar semis found across Brislington, Knowle and Kingswood, an existing canopy up and over door can often be electrified with a bow arm kit rather than replaced. We also cover Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Yate, Thornbury and Bath, and our advice and quotes are free and without obligation.

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ABA Up and Over Doors and Gates, Unit B3, Backfield Farm Business Park, Iron Acton, Bristol BS37 9XD

Open 10:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday, by appointment

We have 14 doors on display, including automated doors, so you can see the mechanisms in action and compare finishes side by side before you decide.

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OUR PURCHASING PROCESS.

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Enquiry

Call us or complete the form.

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Receive cost/info

Give us approximate sizes and the door type, and we can send a price guide by phone or email.

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Site visit & quote

Our free survey covers measuring, checking headroom and your door’s balance. You get a written quote before any work is agreed.

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Quote agreed and goods arranged

We confirm the expected lead time when you order.

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Installation

Fitted by our own engineers, with your old door taken away.

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Why choose us?

As a family-run business with over 40 years’ industry experience, we treat each customer exactly how we’d like to be treated. We don’t over-promise. We simply commit to quality, great service and value for money on every job.

Manufacturer-trained engineers

Our fitters are trained by the manufacturers we work with, including on the latest electric and remote-control garage doors.

Automated doors on display

See electric doors working at our Bristol showroom before you choose.

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No subcontractors

Every survey and installation is carried out by our own in-house team.

Same-day repairs

Same-day repair service across our coverage area.

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Complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch to help with the next steps. Or call our Bristol team on 01173 637960 (North Bristol: 01454 228823).

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Electric Garage Door FAQs.

How long does it take to fit an electric garage door in Bristol?

Adding a motor to an existing door is usually a two-to-four-hour job. A standard like-for-like replacement with a new electric door is normally done in a day, typically four to six hours including taking your old door away. Double garages, non-standard openings or jobs that need brickwork can take longer.

Lead times for the door itself depend on the manufacturer, size and colour. Roller doors are typically available within one to two weeks and up and over doors within three to four weeks, and we keep popular sizes and colours in stock. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe when we quote.

Are electric garage doors secure?

It depends on the door and the motor. An electric operator won’t help if someone can break through the door panel itself. But a correctly specified operator, fitted to a strong door and tested and approved with that door, makes a very secure system.

Roller doors with the motor built in are very resistant to break-in attempts when they have proper mechanical features holding the curtain down. Some entry-level roller doors can be lifted easily because they lack these. When a motor is added to an existing door, the point where it attaches can be a weak spot, which is why the operator and its fixing to the door need to be strong. Remote controls on our motor-driven sectional doors are built to be tamper-proof.

What if my garage doesn't have much headroom?

Most boom-type motors for tracked doors are at least 3 metres long and sit at the highest point above the door, so internal lintels and other obstructions matter. As a guide, a modern European-made operator needs about 50mm of clearance above the top section of the door when it’s half open.

Roller doors typically need around 300mm of headroom above the opening. Less is possible, but it means thinner slats with less strength, security and insulation. Most manufacturers also offer low-headroom track options for sectional doors. We measure headroom at every site survey and tell you exactly what fits before anything is ordered.

Can I get extra or replacement remote controls?

We supply spare parts, including remote controls, for most operating systems, and there’s a choice of remotes depending on what you need. Every new remote has to be paired with your operator before it will work, which is a simple step. If you’d rather use your phone, most of the motor systems we fit can be upgraded to smartphone control. Our spares page has more detail.

My electric garage door has stopped working. Can you repair it in Bristol?

We offer a same-day repair service across Bristol and the surrounding area where possible. Our engineers deal with remote control and electric operator faults, motor burnout and wiring problems, as well as springs, cables and cones. They carry parts for all leading manufacturers, so most faults are fixed on the first visit. We’ll always diagnose the problem and give you a straight quote before any work starts. See our garage door repairs page for more.

How much does an electric garage door cost?

The price depends on the type of door, its size and material, and on the job itself: a new electric door, or a motor added to the one you have. If you know your approximate measurements and preferred door type, we can give you a price guide by phone or email. For an accurate price, book a free site survey. There’s no charge and no obligation, and you’ll get a written quote before any work is agreed.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service to repair the garage door. Very friendly first contact to make timely call out appointments. Friendly and efficient repair conducted. Thank you.
  
 
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   Chloe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent professional service when fitting our new front door. Great quality product and Customer Service was 10/10. Would highly recommend
  
 
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   Neil Barber 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a new electric double garage door fitted. Really great service, good couple of lads fitted it, competitive price and really pleased with the quality of door and quality of workmanship to fit it. Thank you Jan, Denis and the lads.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. New roller door fitted last year. Very pleased with the smooth ordering and fitting process, and great service when they came recently to fix a minor issue. Thank you.

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Thank you, Andrew. Great to know the ordering, fitting, and aftercare all met your expectations. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Abacus have just installed a new front door at my house, the service  was amazing, turnaround time was really quick and the end result is fantastic. Would highly recommend them for other jobs!

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Thanks Alex. Great to hear you’re pleased with the new front door and our service. We appreciate the recommendation—just let us know if you need anything else.
  
 
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   David Walker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a problem with the roller door not opening. Called Abacus and within half an hour they arrived and explained a new battery was required. This was quickly resolved and the operations were clearly explained again. Thank you.

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Thank you, David. Pleased we could get to you quickly and sort the battery issue. If you have any other questions about your roller door, just give us a shout.
  
 
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   Michael Budd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Abacus team fitted the electric garage door very professionally and at a reasonable price. The team were punctual and completed the job in the quoted timescale. The job was left clean and tidy and all operations were clearly explained. A very good experience from beginning to end.

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Thank you for the 4 stars Michael. We’re glad to hear you had a good experience. We're always looking to improve, so if there’s anything we can do better next time please let us know. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great job at a good price. Dennis and son fitted my garage door and were a pleasure to have working at the house. Great communication and finished product, exceeded our expectations.

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Thanks Colin. It was a pleasure working at your home. We’re thrilled you’re happy with the new garage door.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Helpful advice on choosing a roller door. Fitters were friendly, tidy and efficient. Very pleased with door so far.

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Glad to hear you're pleased with your new door and the service. Thanks for choosing us.
  
 
  
  
 
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