Rather than replacing your garage door, you can upgrade it with garage door accessories. The wide range of accessories available will make sure you can find exactly what you want; even if you need something more specialist or bespoke, a garage door specialist will be able to provide you with whatever you need. This isn’t just an option if you want to upgrade your garage door, either. You can also replace broken or missing parts, and make your current garage door last for a much longer time, by upgrading certain parts and getting new accessories that will extend its lifespan.

What garage door accessories are available and which ones can you choose from to make your garage door your own? Here are some of the most popular types of accessories you’ll find from garage door retailers:

• Batteries. If your garage door is electric you can get spare batteries for the remote control. Make sure you select the correct type to ensure compatibility.
• S hooks. These can be used with a variety of garage doors if you need a replacement or a spare part.
• Handset cradles. You can conveniently attach these to a wall or fixture so you always know where your handset is located. This will help you find it easily and will help to keep it safe as well.
• Sun visor clips. If you want your garage door handset to clip on to your sun visor so that you always have it with you in your vehicle, this is the option for you. This is separate to a cradle and the two will need to be ordered or obtained separately if you need both.
• Cable drums. If you need to get hold of these as a spare part, you will be able to do so from a spare parts supplier.
• Keys. If you lose your garage door keys you can get spare ones which will prevent you having to change the locks – a much more costly and time consuming process.
• Spring anchor pins. These are usually designed to fit classic garage doors and retractable garage doors. They come in different sizes and are available as single units.
• Door latch assemblies. For canopy type doors, these are generally readily available. They can be used when replacing locks and latches.
• Boom adjustment sets with lintel brackets. These are used to hold a garage door firmly in place and need to be maintained and adjusted where necessary.
• Brushstrips. Available in various lengths for different garage door types, you can use these to replace the existing strips along the bottom of the door.
• Handles. You can get replacement door handles for various types of doors, including personnel doors and all types of garage doors.

When buying any kind of spare part for a garage door, check compatibility first and foremost. If the same brand is not available, make sure the generic parts you buy will be compatible with the garage door that you have. If you are ever in doubt, check the full specification first.