We issued the following statement yesterday in response to Government guidelines issued over the last few days.
We have deliberated long & hard over the last few days, but we feel this is the only responsible thing to do under the circumstances, the quicker we all isolate the quicker this virus can be sent packing.
People & companies who fail to undertake the same stance are just adding to the problem & will only result in longer & tougher sanctions being imposed, we all have a responsibility to eradicate this virus.
All departments will be closed for the foreseeable future, with exception to our sales office which is being manded from Home by Lisa during these difficult times, installations ceased from last night, our storage facility in Dawlish is fully lockdown & no deliveries will be accepted as all our installation crews have been sent home to protect their health & wellbeing.
Working together will see us all come through the other side, how long that takes all depends on how selfish others are,
We applaud you if you have already taken these important steps, if you haven’t then please think carefully, you are putting others in danger & has I have eluded to above the longer people take to isolate the longer the shutdown will be
Due to the current ongoing crisis the whole world is facing, & following Government instructions, guidelines & advice we have made the difficult decision as at 1700 on Monday 23/03/2020 to close our storage facility in Dawlish & suspend all installation, sadly, this will include all site survey’s
We have a duty of care to all our staff & customers & believe this is the only responsible thing to do.
We will still offer emergency repair service, BUT only were the garage door is broken, & you need access to your food in fridges &/or freezers in the garage were no other access is available, all other non emergency repairs will have to wait.
All payments will have to be telephoned through to Lisa, as no face to face contact will be engaged, you will have to remain in doors & communication with or repair engineer will be by telephone only.
If you attempt to communicate with the engineer face to face, the engineer has instructions to leave immediately.
We urge everyone to stay at home where ever & whenever possible, the quicker we isolate which will prevent this deadly virus spreading the sooner we can all get back to work & socialising again.
Preventing this virus spreading will also help our fantastic Doctors & Nurses in the NHS to help the ones which do sadly contract the virus.
When this is contained & is no longer a threat, we can all get back to our family & friends.
We are of course set up to work from home, & I have three fantastic members of staff waiting to assist you if needed & help where ever we can. Tel: 01626 776380 Or by email lisa@garagedoorssouthwest.co.uk
The only thing left to say is, that we wish all our friends, family & customers all the very best in these difficult times, be sensible, follow guidelines, advice & most importantly stay safe.
Many thanks Kind regards
Darren Chamberlain
Supplying & Installing Garage Doors & Remote Control Systems Since 1982
One piece up and over doors are traditionally the most popular type of door, offering excellent value for money and a wide choice of materials and finishes including Steel, GRP, ABS & Timber.
STEEL
Secure, corrosion resistant garage doors, manufactured from premium grade galvanised steel with a choice of paint finishes and door styles
Finishes
White Primer – ready for painting in a colour of your choice;
Plastisol – available in White, Black or Brown;
Colour – a variety of pre-painted colours or even a RAL colour of your choice;
Woodgrain – to replicate the authentic appearance of real timber- available in Rosewood or Golden Oak.
Designs
ranging from a Vertical or Horizontal Ribbed-design that offers elegance to blend in with almost any environment or various Panelled designs that give a lasting prestige of classical beauty.
Optional extras
Steel frames, matching side doors, glazing, designer handles and automation.
GRP
G.R.P. (Glass Reinforced Polyester) garage doors are quite simply the best doors that you can buy. G.R.P. has a better strength to weight ratio than steel, is a natural insulating material, it won’t warp, shrink or rust and is virtually maintenance free.
A modern composite laminate, G.R.P. is a versatile and well proven construction material that has been in use for over 50 years in a huge variety of applications, from boatbuilding, to motor vehicles, to building materials.
Optional extras
Steel or GRP frames, glazing, colours, designer handles and automation.
ABS
Impact resistant white garage doors which have been manufacturered to compliment white uPVC doors and windows.
Optional extras
glazing and automation.
TIMBER
Whatever the style of your property, traditional or modern architecture, the styles of timber doors in either standard tongue & grooved designs in various patterns to the more elegant panelled designs, offer you a choice to find a style that will add warmth and character to your home. The main material used for these doors is carefully selected cedar wood, with its finely figured grain and variation in colour.
Optional extras
Steel or Timber Frames, glazing, stains, matching side doors, designer handles and automation.
