BESPOKE SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS UK
Bespoke sectional garage doors, hand-crafted to suit your project requirements
In high-value residential design, every external element must work together, visually and technically. And garage doors are no exception.
Bespoke sectional garage door systems allow architects to achieve seamless façade integration, reliable performance and complete control over materials and detailing. Off-the-shelf doors rarely meet the demands of complex openings, conservation constraints or clients who expect precision craftsmanship.
With over 50 years’ experience, Rundum Meir supports architects in specifying fully bespoke garage door systems that integrate seamlessly with modern and traditional building designs. Demand for design-led, sustainable, automation-ready garage doors continues to grow across the UK, reflecting wider architectural trends towards seamless façades and intelligent building systems.
What are bespoke sectional garage doors?
Sectional garage doors are composed of multiple panels that open either vertically (overhead sectional) or laterally (side sliding sectional), depending on the chosen system.
Unlike generic systems designed around fixed module sizes, bespoke sectional doors are engineered to match specific openings, materials, and architectural layouts.
This level of customisation is essential for many UK projects, particularly higher value properties. Architects often need doors that accommodate limited headroom, unusually shaped openings, curved façades, or conservation area requirements where visible hardware must be minimised.
Our range of sectional systems are made-to-measure, designed to integrate into the building envelope without compromising detailing or performance.
Types of bespoke sectional garage doors available
Side sliding sectional garage doors
Side sliding sectional doors operate horizontally along an internal wall. They consist of suspended vertical panels guided by a top track and either a u-channel with drainage or a surface-mounted T-bar at floor level.
For architects, these doors offer several advantages:
- Suitability for ceiling-restricted spaces
- Compatibility with curved or non-standard openings
- Partial opening for pedestrian access
- Fully automated, smooth and quiet operation
- Minimal visual disruption to internal and external façade lines
These characteristics make them a strong choice for both heritage and contemporary residential projects.
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Overhead sectional garage doors
Overhead sectional doors lift vertically into ceiling-mounted tracks, leaving the façade clear and uncluttered. They are manufactured in solid timber to meet thermal and acoustic requirements.
Rundum Meir’s overhead sectional doors are smooth-operating, handcrafted and built precisely to project dimensions.
They can be used in traditional, modern and commercial environments where clean movement and long-term reliability are essential.
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Specialist project sectional solutions
For high-profile or architecturally complex projects (such as oversized openings, listed buildings, irregular building geometries or materials requiring exact visual matching) Rundum Meir offers bespoke engineered systems.
These solutions are developed through close collaboration with architects, providing tailored technical detailing, CAD support, feasibility checks, and site-specific manufacturing expertise.
Key design considerations when specifying bespoke sectional garage doors
Materials and finishes
Material selection directly affects architectural integration within a property. Rundum Meir offers a wide selection of sustainably sourced timbers, including Spruce, Sapele, Hemlock, Cedar, Larch, European Oak, Douglas Fir and Iroko.
Doors are constructed from the same piece of timber, ensuring continuity in colour and veining, which is critical for premium façade detailing.
Timber is valued not only for its visual warmth but also for its sustainability credentials and durability when properly engineered.
Performance requirements
Performance expectations for premium UK homes increasingly extend to:
- Thermal efficiency and reduced heat loss
- Airtightness
- Acoustic control for garages connected to habitable areas
- Reliable mechanical operation
Meeting these requirements is essential, particularly where garage doors form part of an insulated envelope.
Rundum Meir’s systems can incorporate multi-layer insulation cores, high-performance seals and precision installation details to meet or exceed regulatory expectations.
Space and structural constraints
Bespoke garage doors should be planned early in the design process. Side sliding systems are ideal for low lintels and spaces where overhead tracks would clash with structural elements.
Sectional geometry, track alignment and fixing locations should be considered around RIBA Stages 2-3 to avoid design conflicts later.
Automation and smart integration
Automation is now a standard requirement in many high-value homes. Rundum Meir systems can integrate:
- Motorised opening mechanisms
- Internal concealed drives to preserve external appearance
- Smartphone connectivity and access control
- Integration with wider smart home platforms
Automation is available across side sliding, sectional and specialist project doors, including curved-track systems.
Conservation and heritage considerations
In conservation areas and listed buildings, maintaining the façade’s original character is essential
Timber sectional doors allow architects to meet these requirements with authenticity, while keeping modern insulation, security, and automation discreetly integrated.
Benefits of choosing bespoke sectional garage doors for UK architecture
Seamless façade integration
Bespoke doors can be designed to match external cladding, joinery and glazing. This approach is increasingly used in modern residential design, where garage doors act as an extension of the façade rather than a separate element.
Sustainability
Timber offers lower embodied carbon and aligns with the industry’s shift towards Net Zero strategies. When responsibly sourced, it provides a renewable and environmentally responsible solution for façade components.
Enhanced usability
Smooth operation, quiet mechanisms, partial opening options and integrated automation contribute to a refined user experience for clients.
Design freedom
Bespoke engineering unlocks solutions for large openings, curved walls, sloped plots and unusual geometries; situations where standard systems fall short.
Case study focus – bespoke sectional garage doors in high-value UK architecture
TRÄGERHAUS, Glasgow – bespoke Siberian Larch side sliding sectional door
TRÄGERHAUS is an award-winning contemporary home by HAUS-Collective, located just southwest of Glasgow.
Recognised by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) as one of the top 100 houses in Scotland since 2000, the property sits on a steeply sloped plot at the edge of the Upper Whitecraigs Conservation Area.
Rundum Meir supplied a side sliding sectional garage door in Siberian Larch, chosen to align with the home’s refined natural material palette. The door is fully automated, ensuring quiet, smooth movement and consistent reliability.
Its lateral sliding mechanism preserved internal ceiling space and allowed the door to sit comfortably within the street-level façade while maintaining strict conservation requirements.
Cadogan Estates, London – oak-clad overhead sectional doors
For the refurbishment of former Territorial Army stores within the prestigious Cadogan Estate in London, Rundum Meir supplied bespoke oak-clad overhead sectional garage doors.
The largest door measured 7500mm x 4000mm and weighed approximately 1000 kg due to its solid oak cladding.
To ensure long-term reliability, Rundum Meir engineered an industrial-grade overhead sectional system with a direct drive mechanism, avoiding the use of counter-balance springs. This approach ensured consistent performance even as the door’s weight naturally changed with seasonal moisture variations.
The project demonstrates the capability of bespoke engineering to deliver high-performance solutions for large-span and heavily clad architectural openings.
Why architects specify Rundum Meir
Rundum Meir has been crafting bespoke architectural garage doors for over five decades, supplying more than 100,000 doors worldwide. Our ability to combine German engineering with traditional craftsmanship ensures long-term durability and precise operation across all door types.
Architects benefit from:
- Full technical design support, including CAD and BIM
- Prototypes and finish samples
- Heritage and planning guidance
- Early-stage feasibility reviews
- Bespoke manufacturing for complex geometries
- Reliable installation and project support
Each door is custom-made to fit the precise architectural requirements of the project, ensuring the design intent is preserved from concept through installation.
Our dedicated technical team are on-hand to offer you or your architect guidance and support at every step of the design process. Contact us by either telephone 0151 280 6626 or email info@rundum.co.uk