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wooden garage doors

We’re a family-run third-generation business creating bespoke, made-to-measure timber garage doors, handcrafted right here in the UK! 

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Why We're Good

people love our
garage doors because...

traditionally handcrafted
in the uk

Our experienced craftsmen design and build our timber garage doors by hand in our workshop in Rhyl, North Wales.

the perfect fit - bespoke & made to measure

Every garage door is carefully measured to ensure it is the perfect fit – no more struggling to get a standard-size door to fit!

35 years of
wood crafting experience

We opened our workshop doors way back in 1989, so we’ve been in the timber crafting business a long time.

three generations
of quality craftsmanship

Our methods are tried and trusted by three generations of family craftsmen, who were all skilled carpenters and joiners.

family run business
in the heart of
wales

We’re a small family run company based in Rhyll, North Wales, so you could say woodwork is in our blood.

built to last,
quality wooden garage doors

We’re proud to say that our timber garage doors are made from strong, solid wood that’s built to last, and really will stand the test of time.

traditionally handcrafted
in the uk

Our experienced craftsmen design and build our timber garage doors by hand in our workshop in Rhyl, North Wales.

the perfect fit - bespoke & made to measure

Every garage door is carefully measured to ensure it is the perfect fit – no more struggling to get a standard-size door to fit!

35 years of
wood crafting experience

We opened our workshop doors way back in 1989, so we’ve been in the timber crafting business a long time.

three generations
of quality craftsmanship

Our methods are tried and trusted by three generations of family craftsmen, who were all skilled carpenters and joiners.

family run business
in the heart of
wales

We’re a small family run company based in Rhyll, North Wales, so you could say woodwork is in our blood.

quality service
from our team of skilled joiners

We take great pride in our work and get enormous pleasure from creating something special for every single one of our customers.

delivery to
anywhere in the uk & offshore

We deliver to the UK mainland and offshore (Isle of Man/Wight, Scottish/Channel Islands, Scilly), so if you’re not local to Wales that’s not a problem.

assured by British Woodworking Federation (BWF)

We’re assured by the BWF’s code of conduct, who check our references, qualifications, and rigorously inspect our work for quality craftsmanship.

do you need
any more reasons
to love us?

We came up with 9 great reasons – do you really need any more?! If you do, you can find out why our customers love us in the reviews below. 

built to last,
quality wooden garage doors

We’re proud to say that our timber garage doors are made from strong, solid wood that’s built to last, and really will stand the test of time.

quality service
from our team of skilled joiners

We take great pride in our work and get enormous pleasure from creating something special for every single one of our customers.

delivery to
anywhere in the uk & offshore

We deliver to the UK mainland and offshore (Isle of Man/Wight, Scottish/Channel Islands, Scilly), so if you’re not local to Wales that’s not a problem.

assured by British Woodworking Federation (BWF)

We’re assured by the BWF’s code of conduct, who check our references, qualifications, and rigorously inspect our work for quality craftsmanship.

do you need
any more reasons
to love us?

We came up with 9 great reasons – do you really need any more?! If you do, you can find out why our customers love us in the reviews below. 

What We Do

our wooden
garage door range

Idigbo Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Menai

FROM £744

If you’re looking for a more contemporary garage door then the Snowdonia may be right up your street (or mountain!).

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Idigbo Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Conway

FROM £831

Beautifully Georgian-styled garage doors, each containing six 12mm openings for windows. Perfect if you want more light. Sanded & fully finished.

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Idigbo Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Aberconway

FROM £792

Cross our popular Conway and Aber garage doors and this is what you get! Three perfectly placed window openings are included in this version.

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Idigbo Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Alyn

FROM £669

Our mid-range wooden garage door, the Alyn is a true framed, ledged and braced garage door with a solid, full-thickness head/top rail and bottom rail.

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Meranti Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

aber

FROM £673

Our Aber side hinged garage doors are great if you want to let some natural light into your garage but still want to keep your privacy.

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Scan Redwood Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Brenig

FROM £712

The Brenig garage doors are the baby brother (or sister!) of our Conway garage doors, with four openings per garage door rather than the Conway’s six.

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Idigbo Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Menai

FROM £744

Simple elegance at its best! The Menai side-hinged doors are built to last – solid wood only with three full-thickness rails that hold them firmly in place.

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Idigbo Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Conway

FROM £831

Beautifully Georgian-styled garage doors, each containing six 12mm openings for windows. Perfect if you want more light. Sanded & fully finished.

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Idigbo Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Aberconway

FROM £792

Cross our popular Conway and Aber garage doors and this is what you get! Three perfectly placed window openings are included in this version.

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Idigbo Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Alyn

FROM £669

Our mid-range wooden garage door, the Alyn is a true framed, ledged and braced garage door with a solid, full-thickness head/top rail and bottom rail.

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Meranti Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

aber

FROM £673

Our Aber side hinged garage doors are great if you want to let some natural light into your garage but still want to keep your privacy.

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Meranti Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Cheshire

FROM £831

Based on our Alyn garage door, the Cheshire features one central window per door, right at the top so as not to compromise on strength.

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Idigbo Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Clwyd

FROM £595

Perfect for extra privacy and security, the Clwyd garage doors are handmade using solid soft or hardwood and solid front and back side hinges.

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Scan Redwood Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

ELWY

FROM £632

The side-hung Elwy garage doors contain two large openings on each door and are ideal if you don’t fancy more complex window designs.

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Idigbo Timber Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Snowdonia

FROM £1,020

If you’re looking for a more contemporary garage door then the Snowdonia may be right up your street (or mountain!). Features five openings. 

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Scan Redwood Pictured (4 Others Available)

Brenig

FROM £712

The Brenig garage doors are the baby brother (or sister!) of our Conway garage doors, with four openings per garage door rather than the Conway’s six.

VIEW BRENIG
Meranti Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Cheshire

FROM £831

Based on our Alyn garage door, the Cheshire features one central opening per door, right at the top so as not to compromise on strength.

VIEW CHESHIRE
Idigbo Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Clwyd

FROM £595

Perfect for extra privacy and security, the Clwyd garage doors are handmade using solid soft or hardwood and solid front and back side hinges.

VIEW CLWYD
Scan Redwood Pictured (4 Others Available)

ELWY

FROM £632

The side-hung Elwy garage doors contain two large openings on each door and are ideal if you don’t fancy more complex window designs.

VIEW ELWY
Idigbo Pictured (4 Other Timbers Available)

Snowdonia

FROM £1,020

If you’re looking for a more contemporary garage door then the Snowdonia may be right up your street (or mountain!). Features five window openings. 

VIEW SNOWDONIA
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6000+
Customers Love Us

5/5
"Brilliant products, brilliant customer service, and the most brilliant company name!! I cannot rate them more highly than that. You will not fail to be impressed with these guys. Thank you again."
Lloyd Blagg
5/5
"The consistent 5 star reviews are well deserved. The team have been excellent in terms of design, manufacture and customer service. The bespoke wooden garage doors are going to be a great addition to the house! I would recommend wholeheartedly."
Phil Lofthouse
5/5
"Made to measure garage doors - quality workmanship & materials. Customer service was always good with advice re painting/staining. Price was much better than the usual garage door suppliers."
J Schofield

Read Our Story

meet jon!

Meet the owner of Gate Expectations, Jon Culshaw. He’s the third generation of craftsmen in his family – all of whom were skilled carpenters and joiners – so you could definitely say it’s in his blood!

His story began with William Joseph Culshaw – Jon’s grandfather – who was an apprentice carpenter and joiner during the 1930s. He made coffins for the war effort, and after the war he began making cots, highchairs and toys.

Next in line came William’s son, Bill “Gates” Culshaw, who followed in his father’s footsteps, training as a carpentry and joinery apprentice. He worked for other firms before finally founding his own carpentry and joinery business in the late eighties.

Bill ran Gate Expectations for many successful years before sadly passing away in 2015. His son Jon – who is also a qualified carpenter and joiner – then took over the reins of the family business. Even today, he still builds our garage doors using some of his grandfather’s original tools.

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F.A.Q.

popular questions

We use five timbers in total, with both softwood and hardwood options available for all of our doors.

In softwood we have the Unsorted Scandinavian Redwood, which is the best grade of softwood available. We also supply Accoya which is a modified softwood – this is the longest lasting, commercially available timber. Both softwoods can be painted or stained – please contact us if you want to stain the Accoya as the wood will require extra perparation. 

For the Hardwood options we have Meranti, Idigbo and Prime European Oak. All can be stained, but only the Meranti can be painted.

We use five timbers in total, with both softwood and hardwood options available for all of our doors.

In softwood we have the Unsorted Scandinavian Redwood, which is the best grade of softwood available. We also supply Accoya which is a modified softwood – this is the longest lasting, commercially available timber. Both softwoods can be painted or stained – please contact us if you want to stain the Accoya as the wood will require extra perparation. 

For the Hardwood options we have Meranti, Idigbo and Prime European Oak. All can be stained, but only the Meranti can be painted.

We ship to all parts of Mainland UK and off shore islands (Scottish Islands, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Scilly, Isle of Wight).

Delivery times can vary depending on demand. At the moment, our lead times are around 8-10 weeks.

Delivery is free to anywhere in the UK mainland (although some exclusions apply which you’ll see at the checkout).

Additional delivery charges are as follows –

Scottish Highlands (3-5 day from despatch) £46

Scilly / Scottish Islands (3-5 day from despatch) £56

Isle of Wight £36

Isle of Man (3-5 day from despatch) £76

Channel Islands (3-5 day from despatch) £56

All delivery prices include VAT.

We don’t supply the glazing for the windows – the garage doors come with the openings ready to fit the windows and pre-beaded too (the majority of manufacturers do not supply the glazing beads).

Everything that we manufacture is handmade to measure, so prices vary based on your requirements. Prices start from £595 for the Clywd garage doors – this is for the smallest sized door, in softwood, and the doors only.

There are plenty of options available to customise your doors to your exact requirements, so to find the right price for you just click on any one of the doors in our online shop above to visit the product pages, enter your sizes and select your options (the price will adapt accordingly).

Everything that we manufacture is handmade to measure, so prices vary based on your requirements. Prices start from £595 for the Clywd garage doors – this is for the smallest sized door, in softwood, and the doors only.

There are plenty of options available to customise your doors to your exact requirements, so to find the right price for you just click on any one of the doors in our online shop above to visit the product pages, enter your sizes and select your options (the price will adapt accordingly).

Our garage doors are made to measure by our time served joiners, all of whom are skilled carpenters.

We’re based in the seaside town of Rhyl in North Wales, and all of our garage doors are made in our workshop here.

We are manufacturing joiners, so we do not fit the garage doors ourselves. In many parts of the UK we have a network of joiners that we’re able to recommend to you, based on those that have been recommended by our previous customers. We are able to provide a measuring up service to any customers who are local to ourselves (North Wales coast, Chester, Wrexham, Wirral for example).

To add windows to our garage doors, you can source your own glazier locally and choose your own glass from their range, giving you the flexibility to design them how you’d like. We’ll provide you with the sizes to make sure they’re the perfect fit. Your chosen glazier would then supply and fit the windows for you, or the joiner who fits the doors could fit the glass too. It’s better to glaze the doors once fitted.

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