Is there such a thing as a garage door that can last you for life? Probably not – garage doors can be of a very high quality, but they might not last you quite that long. However, with some maintenance – and if you buy the right quality of garage door in the first place – then you will be able to get many years out of them.

The first step is to choose a garage door that is capable of lasting you a long time. The material is important; something like steel or aluminium is going to be hard-wearing and good quality. Timber can also be a good choice, as long as you select a type of timber that is high enough quality and you give it the regular maintenance it needs.

Maintaining doors is also important. Hinges and tracks need to be well looked after and any debris needs to be removed. Motorised garage doors will need a service.