Headroom requirement
A standard sectional track needs around 300 – 400mm between the top of the opening and the ceiling. Where that is not available, low-headroom track systems exist — we will measure and tell you.
- Low-headroom systems available
Sectional garage doors
Four or five hinged panels that run up the tracks and fold flat against the ceiling. You keep the full width of the opening, you can park right up to the door, and it seals against dust and rain in a way no tip-up ever manages.
Full drive-through width
Best weather seal
Steel, aluminium or wood
Same-day calloutsAcross Gauteng, 7 days a week
Fixed price before we startWritten quote on site, nothing added later
12-month workmanship guaranteeOn every door, motor and repair
Fully stocked vehiclesSprings, cables and motors on board
Sectional doors
Why this is what most Gauteng homes should be fitting
If you have a modern home, or you are replacing an ageing tip-up, a sectional door is almost certainly the right answer — and it is what we fit more of than anything else.
The door is made of four or five panels, hinged together, running on rollers up a vertical track and then curving into a horizontal one under the ceiling. Nothing swings outwards, so you can park a car with its nose almost touching the door. Nothing narrows the opening, so you get the full drive-through width — which matters more than people expect on a double with two cars in it.
And because the panels sit flush in the opening with seals on every joint, a sectional door keeps out the dust, the rain and the wind-blown leaves far better than a tip-up does. Anybody who has swept a Highveld dust storm out of a garage will understand why that is on this list.
- Full drive-through width — nothing narrows the opening
- Folds flat under the ceiling; nothing swings out over the driveway
- Seals on every panel joint: less dust, less rain, less wind
- Available in steel, aluminium, meranti and fibreglass
- Needs roughly 300–400mm of headroom for standard tracks
- Individual panels can be replaced if one is damaged
Sectional in detail
The things worth knowing before you buy one
It is the best all-round door on the market for a home. It is not entirely without conditions.
Panel replacement
One of the great advantages: a single damaged panel can usually be replaced without replacing the whole door, provided the profile and colour are still available.
- Cheaper than a new door
Weather sealing
Seals on every panel joint, at the sides, and along the bottom rail. In a Highveld dust storm this is the difference between sweeping and not sweeping.
- Far better than a tip-up
Automation
The easiest door type to automate. A rail-driven operator with the trolley arm on the top panel — clean, quiet and reliable.
- R4 500 – R9 500 fitted
Springs
Torsion springs above the opening, sized to the weight of the door. On a double sectional this is serious hardware, and it must be specified properly.
- Weighed, not guessed
Security
Seals to the floor, no external hinges to attack, and a reinforced bottom rail if you want it. A well-fitted steel sectional is a genuinely strong door.
- Reinforced rails available
Sectional vs tip-up
The honest comparison
If you are replacing an old tip-up and wondering whether the upgrade is worth it — this is the answer.
Drive-through widthSectional wins. A tip-up frame narrows the opening.
Parking close to the doorSectional wins. A tip-up swings out as it opens.
Weather sealingSectional wins comfortably. Dust and rain get past a tip-up.
PriceTip-up wins. It is the cheapest door on the market.
Headroom neededTip-up wins. It needs far less room above the opening.
Damage repairSectional wins. Replace one panel instead of the whole door.
FAQ
Sectional door questions
Headroom, panels, seals and cost.
Still not sure?
Send us a photo of your garage door on WhatsApp. We can usually tell you what has failed before we load the van.
WhatsApp a photoHow much does a sectional garage door cost?
A single steel sectional runs roughly R6 500 – R11 000 supplied and fitted; a double R11 000 – R18 000. Aluminium and wooden sectionals cost more — see the 2026 price guide for the full picture.
How much headroom does a sectional garage door need?
Around 300 – 400mm between the top of the opening and the ceiling for a standard track system. Where the garage has less — a converted space, a low slab — low-headroom tracks and side-mounted motors solve it. We measure before we recommend anything.
Can one damaged panel be replaced on a sectional door?
Usually, yes, and it is one of the material advantages of the design. The limiting factor is availability: if the profile and colour are still in production, a single panel swap is a fraction of the price of a new door.
Are sectional doors better than roller doors?
For a typical home with normal headroom, yes — they seal better and they are more secure. Where the garage has a low roof, or storage racks against the ceiling, a roller door is the better answer because nothing hangs overhead.
Do sectional garage doors need more maintenance?
No more than any other door — an annual service to check the springs, cables and rollers. What they do have is more moving parts than a tip-up, which is precisely why that yearly hour is worth booking.
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Garage door technicians across Gauteng
We run vehicles out of Johannesburg, Pretoria and the East Rand, which means most of Gauteng is a short drive rather than a full day's travel. Pick your area for local turnaround times and pricing.
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The best all-round garage door for a South African home.
Full width, proper seals, easy to automate and easy to repair. Free on-site measure and a written price.
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Speak to a garage door technician, not a call centre
- Phone
- 0860 017 435Answered by a person. Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–14:00.
- Send us a messageA photo of the door or the motor usually tells us what has failed.
- info@clearpathgaragedoors.co.zaPlans, specifications and estate quotes welcome.
- Service area & hours
- Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, the East Rand, the West Rand and the VaalMon–Fri 07:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–14:00 · Emergency callouts 7 days a week