Doorfit - Keeping You Safe At Browhills

Security is always important if you are a home or business owner. Knowing what is available and how best to achive the desired out come can often be confusing as there are so many products available on the market. A number of organisations and businesses have come together to help.




Doorfit are just one of the partner agencies who were asked by West Midlands Police to provide displays within the Community Safe House in Walsall, West Midlands. Located next to the police station this safe house has been fitted with a range of items that have specifically been designed to enhance the security of any property.



The Doorfit team fitted a up and over garage door, from Garador's Guardian Range approved by Secured by Design, along with an ironmongery display board, to the property. This board featured an array of security devices ideal for both home and bsiness use.



All features within the house, including the up and over doors, were upgraded to the very latest standards, allowing members of the public to see and experience just what’s available today for their homes.  This included doors, windows, locks, alarms and secure external bike racks, all of which carry the police-approved Secured by Design standard.

This facility has the honour of being the first of its kind in the country, and the reported benefits of the Safe House are extensive.  Members of the public are invited to visit the facility at any time, where an officer will be present to answer any questions and discuss what’s been fitted in the property.  This makes it the ideal place for the public to get reliable crime prevention input, information and advice, straight from the police, as well as it being a superb demonstration of how to keep homes safe from burglars.

As Doofit are a highly repected supplier and installer of garage doors across Birmingham and surrounding areas, our experiened team will be more than happy to help you with any queries you may have. Why not visit our site today and see how Doorfit can help make your home or business more secure.

As Olympic fever gripped the nation over the last few weeks, there’s been a huge amount of support for and pride in our athletes. Of course, every Olympic sport needs a base and somewhere for the athletes to train, One such places is Lilleshall in Shropshire, home to GB Archery.  Both the Olympic and Paralympic archery teams have been utilising the newly refurbished facilities, as well as taking advantage of the state-of-the-art equipment to analyse their shots and overall performance.

A purpose-built facility was constructed for use by the archers and in order to make the most of the facility and the benefits it brought, it was felt that sectional doors would be the most suitable choice, and the decision was made to fit Novoferm sectional garage doors iso 45.

Doorfit was chosen because they are  a leading supplier and installer of garage doors. As a result they worked closely with the site’s main contractors to provide a completely bespoke garage door solution to Lilleshall’s unusual and unique requirements.  The area had to be accessible and sheltered, as well as safe, for competitors, officials and spectators, while also maintaining high functionality.

Lilleshall is a testament to the expertise, knowledge and experience of the teams working on it, and Doorfit are no exception.  Based in Birmingham, Doorfit supply and fit all types of garage doors. They have a large showroom based in Hockley, however, they are also provide a free of charge home survey and quotation service. 

If you have any queries regarding garage doors pelase feel free to contact us and our expert staff will be more than happy to advise you. so why not take a look today and see what Doorfit can offer you.

Quality Garage Doors from Woodrite

Since 2010 Woodrite have become leading manufacturers and renowned for their beautifully crafted timber garage doors. They have recently introduced two new ranges, the Balmoral and Warwick.

Although the company itself is relatively new, the owner has over 30 years in the industry and his dedication to quality and attention to detail is evident in the beautifully crafted garage doors that his company produces.


The new Balmoral and Warwick ranges are no exception. Both these ranges are part of the outstanding Coach House Collection and showcase the exceptional joinery skills of the Woodrite team.

The Balmoral range is handcrafted from quality Cedar, to give an enduring appeal in 24 designs, including up and over doors, traditional side hinged doors, and matching personnel doors. The Warwick range offers both panel-built and solid-built door options in Idigbo. The range again includes up and over, side hinged and personnel doors. All of the Warwick range doors are fully finished as standard in a choice of 3 oak finishes with matching timber frames also available.


These standard or made to measure sized doors are now available from Doorfit and we offer a comprehensive installation service, that complements the exquisite craftsmanship, and the resulting strength and integrity of the doors with superior installation services to prolong the life, function and appearance.

The solid construction with wide, deep timber rails eliminates the need for steel sub frames, for a more traditionally neat finish.

The solid panels are made on the specialist automated router, which, despite being a huge, heavy piece of machinery, is capable of producing incredibly detailed, fine work and clean profiles. Not only that, but Woodrite ensure the longevity of all their doors by individually dipping each panel in preservative, to ensure it effectively penetrates right to the edges and provides complete protection.


If you require more information regarding Woodrite Garage doors our experienced staff will be more than happy to advise you as to which garage door will best suit your needs and budget.

Doorfit Show Appreciation Of Hard Working Staff.

Established in 1953, Doorfit specialise in supplying sliding doors, garage doors and ironmongery, as well as providing effective locksmith services throughout the West Midlands. With over 60 years experience in the industry we are renowned for our high quality products and services.

Much of our success is down to our dedicated 55 members of staff, all of whom ensure we stay at the top of our game, and that all of our customers are completely satisfied with the service they receive.

For our long-standing employees with over 25 years with the company, we show our appreciation by presenting them with a gold watch. In fact, this year we’re handing out 3 gold watches to employees, and they’ll join the 9 other members of the ‘Gold Watch’ club (as well as those members of the company who have since retired following 25 years of service).  One member of staff recently celebrated 50 years with the company!

This alone shows the combined years of industry knowledge our experienced staff provide us with. This experience not only benefits us as a company but our customers too.

In an industry where people have become more reliant on the internet for answers to their garage door and security queries, we feel here at Doorfit that you get no better answer than by asking somebody experienced in that field, like any our high qualified staff.

So if you are looking for expert advice on architectural ironmongery, sliding door gears or garage doors, then call our expert team today!

Garage Doors - New CE Legislations

From July 2013 the CE marking for metal and timber garage door products is due to change. From next year the Construction Products Directive (CPD) is set to be replaced by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), and under this regulation, all products will be legally required to be CE marked.

In the future it will be mandatory for all manufacturers and installers to CE mark.  This is to make sure that all companies are compliant by making sure all products meet industry standards and it is a viable defence against legal claims should accidents occur.

The DHF have produced a best practice guide to help members understand the new legislation and what is required by them when it comes to providing and installing CE marked products.

As members of the DHF, Doorfit are committed to supplying and installing all products in line with the high standards and legislation set out by the CPD, and, when the time comes, the CPR.  That way, you can be confident that when you come to Doorfit for your automatic garage door, you know you’re dealing with a professional company whose products and installation services fully comply with the high standards and legislation outlined by the CPD.

For more information, or to discuss your garage door requirements, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. 

Sexy garage doors

Sexy garage doors ?http://www.doorfit.co.uk/

Ok, so who said up and over garage doors couldn’t be sexy?

A garage door generally takes up a large portion of the front view on a property so choosing the right design is critical. For years the garage door manufacturers have churned out the same designs, the horizontal or vertical ribbed and the square panelled georgians are what we currently see in abundance. Having a wider choice of home improvement products has given us all the opportunity to be different from our neighbours, but what about the garage door I hear you ask !!

We now have the answer, The Garador Design Range. These doors offer a modern take on the garage door giving a minimalistic appearance that suits modern buildings as well as traditional homes.
We also offer a matching FrontGuard front doors to really give any property that WOW factor.

A complete range is available with various window and colour options, for a brochure email us enquiries@doorfit.co.uk , call us on 0121 523 4171 or visit our website www.doorfit.co.uk

What is Ironmongery?

The term ironmongery originally referred to the industry that covered the manufacture as well as sale of iron goods that were produced for household, or domestic, use rather than for commercial or industrial purposes.

Today ironmongers produce and/or sell a much wider array of consumer goods and this can include iron, brass, aluminium and a variety of other metals. However ironmongery items can also include plastic products as well with typical instances being window latches, door handles and letter plates among other products.

Doorfit offer a wide range of ironmongery products at great prices to both commercial, trade and domestic customers from door hinges, door handles, key hole covers and hat and coat hooks to high quality and reliable door locks and window locks for peace of mind in your home security and sliding door gear for a wide range of uses.

Visit our website www.doorfit.co.uk today to check out our large stock of ironmongery products, garage doors and timber door sets and pick yourself up a great deal.

Garage Door Types

The following are descriptions and uses for the various garage door types.

Up and Over Garage Doors

Up and over garage doors are the most common and popular type of garage door in use today.

As the name implies they open upwards and then tilt over to they are perpendicular to the roof of the garage.

There are a few different configurations available including standard canopy up and over garage doors and retractable garage doors.

The differences being the canopy door protrudes from the garage (about a third of its size) whereas retractable doors slide back into the roof of the garage.

Retractable doors are easier to convert to an automated mechanism but they have more of an impact on the drive through width. Canopy doors are much easier to install than retractable doors and provide better drive through width.

These differences may seem subtle but they can be very important when it comes to choosing the right door for your garage.

All types of up and over garage doors are typically available in timber, steel, fibreglass and ABS plastic configurations with a variety of styles such as panelled and ribbed finishes.

Side Hinged Garage Doors

Side hinged garage doors are a simple design in use for many years and has become more popular over the past few years with demand increasing considerably.

Side hinged garage doors are traditionally made from wood, and were relatively inexpensive. They also had the benefit of not causing any problems regarding headroom as they open outwards in a saloon door style.

Side hinged garage doors are particularly popular for garages used for storage purposes or as utility spaces as opposed to parking your car. This is because the doors can be opened independently making pedestrian access easier without having to open the whole front of the garage. Some manufacturers enhance this more by offering one and two third opening options to make pedestrian access even easier.

Modern side hinged garage doors are available in timber, steel, ABS Plastic and Glass Enforced Polyester (GRP) in a variety of designs.

Roller Shutter Doors

Roller shutters are made from several individual horizontal slats, typically constructed from steel or aluminium, are fastened together and then a mechanism allows them to roll up and down on a barrel

The benefit of a roller shutter door is that they allow for maximum headroom and width when it comes to drive through space and are usually motorised for ease of opening. The downside is they usually need to be made to measure and manual roller doors are rare. They are also more popular for industrial and commercial use, though they have seen a recent surge in popularity in the home market.

Roller shutters are fairly standard in design but the slats are available in many differing styles and designs to best suit your needs including severs colours and finishes such as a wood grain effect.

Sectional Garage Doors

Sectional garage doors are becoming one of the most popular garage door types in the UK and already have a huge presence in the US.

Sectional garage doors are similar to both up and over garage doors and roller shutters, offering a large amount of versatility and drive through space.

The garage door is split into several large horizontal sections, usually four or five, making them similar to roller shutters, however these sections do into roll around a barrel (indeed they are too large for that) but instead slide up and into the garage on tracks similar to up and over garage doors however as they follow a track, which are fitted inside the door frame, they have allow maximum headroom and wide for drive through purposes.

They come in manual and automated versions and the manual sectional garage doors can be converted to automatic easily enough.

As the track is not in line with the door frame but behind it, it means the shape of the door frame is of no matter when it comes to sectional garage doors.

Sectional garage doors come in a wide range of finishes and materials such as steel, fiberglass and wood paneled, and due to their versatility size is not an issue when it comes to any paneling or finishes.

For more information on the types of garage doors available or for professional fitting of garage doors, contact Doorfit on 0800 2888 155. We have a wide range of garage doors in stock.

New Website Now Live!!

Doorfit are proud to announce that our new website is now live on the Internet and we'd love for you to check it out!

We have been in the ironmongery business for over 50 years and we are specialists in door and window locks, fittings and fixtures as well as sliding door gear and garage door fixtures and accessories.

We have recently added to our range of products our stunning line of high quality bespoke and modular timber doors and timber door sets for your home.

We also supply and install a wide range of quality garage doors across the east and west midlands. These garage doors come in a wide range of styles and configurations so we are sure to have the right garage doors for you.

So why not visit our website www.doorfit.co.uk and view our full product range or call us on 0800 2888 155 for your garage door installation needs in the Midlands.

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