Burglaries are up from 651,000 in 2009/10 to 701,000 in 2011/12 and car theft has risen by 2%. While the home office reports that a 2% rise in car crime is not ‘significant’, the loss and trauma caused to victims of car crime is not insignificant. And that’s not the only rise; rates of ‘other household theft’ […]
No matter how much storage space we have, somehow we could always use a little bit more. This is as true in our garages as it is in our home. You may not make a connection between changing the garage door and creating more storage space – but as unlikely as this might seem, it […]
When you imagine your house, what is the first thing that comes to mind? The rooms? The garden? Or do you picture the outside, with special attention paid to the front door? A quality front door can also transform your house. Quality front door choices Your front door can speak volumes. It should be attractive and harmonise […]
The year may have changed but Lakes Door’s dedication to bringing consumers the very best in garage doors has not; we are still as committed as ever. A new garage door may seem like a bit of a strange undertaking for bringing about a fresh start, but a garage door does not simply affect the […]
A recent installation of two Garador sectional garage doors Wilmslow, Cheshire. Brief: Garage Doors Wilmslow We are undertaking a major renovation and extension of a house in Wilmslow, Cheshire for a client and require two garage doors. Whilst insulation is not critical as there are no rooms above the garage. The garage is integral to the […]
One of the great annoyances with garages is the fact that they never quite meet the floor in a weatherproof manner, if there is any serious flooding then there is very little protection for anything that is stored in your garage. This too often puts people off storing anything of any real value in their […]
At Lakes Garage Doors we understand that buying a garage door is not merely a practical choice. The aesthetics of a designer garage door are hugely important to you. It also takes up a huge amount of the exterior of your home. The garage door must be sympathetic with the general appearance of your property. The idea […]
At Lakes Doors we know the need to insulate your property is becoming more and more vital to those looking to improve and add value to their home. Cavity wall insulation is less of a luxury and more of a necessity these days as heating prices rising again recently it is essential that the heat […]
We have this month installed 2 new doors in our Garstang garage door showroom from Garador. We have installed a Garador Gararoll which is an insulated roller quite different the the other roller doors we have in the showroom. Firstly the Gararoll has completely smooth slats where as other doors have 2 embossed ribs through […]