Companies That Started in a Garage

by Zap Garage Doors|22 October, 2019

This month, Zap Garage Doors will be covering the most famous companies that we know and admire, which started from something as small as a garage. From glorious smelling candles to the latest technology – let’s take a look at who makes the list and how it all began. 

Amazon

Now a huge e-commerce online sales platform, Amazon or its original name, Cadabra, started out in Jeff Bezos’ garage in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1994, Amazon started out with Mr Bezos’ $10,000 investment and from here, Jeff, his wife and two programmers commenced work on Amazon.

Jeff and his wife began selling books online which then lead to electronics, home & kitchen, digital music, arts, crafts & sewing, handmade, industrial & scientific, automotive parts & accessories, CDs & vinyl, tools & home improvement products. Now over 3 billion products can be found on Amazon throughout 11 marketplaces worldwide. 

Microsoft

Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft was brought into the marketplace, developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting and selling microcomputer software. College drop-out Bill and Paul started the firm in a small garage in Albuquerque. Their very first product was BASIC, another type of programming language which was to be used for the Altair 8800, a personal computer.

Since then, they’ve brought out countless products including:

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Power BI 
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project 
  • Microsoft Publisher

And that’s just to name a few!

Disney

Walt Disney Palace

With humble beginnings, Walt Disney and Roy Disney began filming Alice’s Wonderland in Los Angeles, in their uncle’s garage.

In 1923 Walt and Roy journeyed to California with their fictional story, their Alice Comedies – which proved to be successful as M.J.Winkler saw potential in the Disney brothers, so he agreed to distribute their work. In 1923, the Disney company became official. Initially, the company was named Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio – but the name soon changed at Roy’s request, and it is now known as the Walt Disney Studio.

Harley Davidson 

Harley Davidson Motorbike

At the age of 21, motorbike enthusiast, William S. Harley drew up a bicycle with a small engine, which William and his friend, Arthur then built together a couple of years later in a small garage in Wisconsin, in 1903.

Harley Davidson is now one of the largest and most famous motorcycle companies in the world today. 

Yankee Candle 

The Yankee Candle Company started in 1969, when Michael Kittredge made his first scented Christmas candle for his mother, made out of melted crayons. Friends of his mother were interested in his creations and soon, he was producing them quickly and in larger quantities as the word began to spread. 

Michael’s school friends helped him to fund a start-up business and this led to what we now know and love as, Yankee Candle.

Want to make your garage inspiring? Speak to Zap Garage Doors, we have a wealth of experience supplying and installing quality products to all customers throughout Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. For your free survey and site visit, call today get let’s see what we can do for you.

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Peter Lazell
Initial survey by Jordan and only a short wait before a professional installation by Kyle and Danny who kindly disposed of our old garage door.
Very happy with this major upgrade to our property and I am happy to recommend this team from Zap Garage Doors at Doncaster.
Nicola Follows
Had my garage side door fitted this morning.
Very happy with it, Ian was pleasant and hard working. He tidied up aftereards which makes a nice change to a lot of trades people
I would definitely recommend Zap, thank you
Lakshmi *
We had our garage doors fitted to a very high standard and painted in a beautiful shade of blue, the entire team was very courteous and hard working.There was a little bit of damage to the concrete during the process but this was repaired with cement. Very happy
Oh No Jonno
Well made door excellent service from Zap doors and the fitters Tim and Lewis were top notch, punctual, proffesional clean and tidy, woundn't hesitate to use Zap doors again, would highly recommed. Mr Johnson
Awill
Fantastic range of doors & windows on view in this showroom.
Andrew Selkirk
Over the moon with our matt black side hinged garage doors fitted today by Zap. From arranging a visit to quote to fitting the customer service from all staff at Zap has been fantastic and we would highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks again, we’ve already had so many comments.
Abdul Raheem Dawood
Sheffield branch was very professionally installed by Ian Raynor thank you. Unexpectedly our cheapest supply and fit option
Marion Milroy
Finally decided our traditional ‘up and over’ door was no longer secure or weatherproof so booked Zap to replace it with an electric one. We had a socket installed and disabled the old alarm so we were good to go!
The lads arrived on time ( but had to fuss the dogs first so they could get on without lots of barking) and were all done and tidied away in two hours - terrific job would definitely recommend.
Tamara Dickinson
Excellent service from ZAP. Doors are fantastic. Was a bit concerned as the garage is concrete sectional and much larger than most but the effect is brilliant. Very happy.
Andy Booth
Ian turned up at 10am on his own. Lovely chap, polite and courteous and happy to explain anything I I asked.
He did a cracking job and was done by 12, including 2 cups of tea.
The finished job is spot on.
Only wish there were 6 stars.
Tony Clark
We had our new side hinged garage door fitted by lewis and Tommy. Top quality door. The lads were quick, clean, and polite. I would very highly recommend them to anyone looking to replace there old door. Thanks everyone at doncaster branch.
Dan Johnson
Recently got a door installed by Zap at Doncaster, first class service from start to finish, coming to my home explaining options, fitting, after service (there was a scratch on the cover which frankly I wouldn’t have been bothered with but they weren’t happy, they took away and replaced within the week. Great company to do business with wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Ian wright
Zap are amazing very helpful and top job done thank you
Response from the owner:Thanks Ian really appreciate your review
mghunky
I had a roller door fitted two weeks ago and I am very pleased with the service and sales person the door looks amazing
Response from the owner:Thankyou
Robert Primhak
I used the Sheffield branch to replace an existing garage door, and was extremely satisfied by their service. Very friendly and helpful office staff, a quote considerably lower than a competitor, and efficient fitting of the new door and mechanism. It needed an adjustment shortly afterwards, which was done without question.
The garage door was subsequently damaged during a break-in and the staff rapidly organised a very effective repair and reinforcement.
Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thanks Robert
Nick Binns
Highly recommended. Excellent service. We have a Hormann garage door and the remote wasn't working. Hayley from Zap or Chatsworth solved it quickly.
ian wragg
The whole experience from the show room to the survey and installation was first class. Professional and personal in all areas with quality materials at a very reasonable price. Absolutely love the new side hinged garage door that is colour matched to our new doors and windows.
Response from the owner:Thanks Ian
Keith Hirst
Highly recommended great service from a local company.
The staff are really friendly and will go the extra mile for you!
They have fitted both a garage door and front door and they are perfect!
Response from the owner:Thanks Keith
Philip Walker
Excellent first class service. After sales fast and reliable. Quality doors. I recommend this friendly family business for my garage door and front door
Jonathan Simpson
Excellent job from start to finish.
Seamless communication and service throughout. Especially the fitters who installed our new roller door Jonny & Mitchell they were both courteous, professional, and friendly, demonstrating excellent attention to detail. The installation was completed efficiently and to a high standard, and they cleaned up all debris, leaving the area tidy.

We would highly recommend their service and with definitely use them again.
Mark Szubanski
Had Zap change my original, old 20+ yr old , up and over garage door, to a pair of fold out doors. Very professional, from coming out to quoting , to the removal and install. Kyle and Ruben did an excellent job. Explained what they would be doing, cleared and tidy up everything, to demonstrating the finished garage. Highly recommended and really good service and prices.
ken oak
We visited Zap doors showroom in Doncaster a few months ago,with lots of working garage doors to view,and extremely helpful staff.
We made an appointment to view our house, and one of the staff arrived exactly on time.
Zap doors sent their fitter Ian yesterday to fit the doors,and what an amazing job he made,so professional and extremely tidy.
The doors look great,and we have no hesitation to recommend this company.
Response from the owner:Thank you Ken
Edward Mayo
Just wanted to thank the team at Zap Garage Doors for the stress free installation of my new garage doors today. Jonny and Mitchell took only a few hours to expertly fit the doors and took time to explain all features upon completion and left everything immaculate. Couldn't be happier
Response from the owner:Thanks Edward really appreciate your review
carol laverack
Very pleased with my new garage door. Hassle free instalation, and all cleaned up.
Would definitely recommend this company.
Thankyou!
Response from the owner:Thanks Carol
Dave Stone
Friday 26/09/25 Excellent company to deal with. Good communication from start to finish. Shout out to Johnny and Mitchell who fitted the new door. Very friendly, arrived on time, neat and tidy explained how it all worked and did a great job. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thanks Dave
Dave
Zap fitted me a new garage door 18 months ago. It began catching a little so they came out within 2 days and fixed the issue without any fuss and did a brilliant job. Thank you.
Response from the owner:Thanks Dave
Robert Pearson
Very helpful people,
After fitting the side opening garage doors and frame, it exposed old paint and the original frame pointing which would have normally be covered with a finishing strip.
However I Preferred to repoint and remove the old paint from the brickwork my self. To which the fitting guys said that’s fine we will return at your convenience and finish the door frame to wall with sealer and make sure I was completely happy with their work before leaving.
Excellent work thanks.
Jill Harrison
Great experience from start to finish. Initially we visited the showroom where a good variety of doors were on display. We didn't have a standard door size but that wasn't a problem. When we had the quote lots of questions were asked and answered. The guys fitting the door were very professional throughout and everything was left clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend this firm if anyone was looking for a new garage door. They kept in touch throughout and made a good job, the door looks great 👍.
Response from the owner:Thank you Jill
Womacks Of Bawtry
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Ian Westmoreland
A great experience. From booking my survey, Jordan came, on time, and talked me through my options, and ordered my door. Zap kept in touch, everything went as planned. Kyle and Ruben came to fit my door, and left me very satisfied. They didn't hang about fitting it, and left everywhere clean and tidy. They've done a great job. Thanks to all of you.
Response from the owner:Thanks Ian
GAR
Helpful,polite and efficient guys that fitted the garage door. Would definitely recommend. Good quality door fitted, no mess.
Response from the owner:Thankyou
Stephen Buxton
Really pleased with our new Hormann electric garage door. Great advice and service from Hayley in the Sheffield showroom. Declan and John the fitters did a great job too and were very neat and tidy. Would highly recommend Zap if you need a new garage door.
Brij Chaggar
If you are thinking of having a garage door fitted, look no further than Zap. From the initial survey to customer care to installation these guys are the best. John and Declan were friendly, helpful and kept me informed of what they were doing throughout. Everything was left neat and tidy and it showed that they took pride in their work. Bravo and thank you.
Response from the owner:Thankyou
Mike Stephenson
Had a garage door fitted by these guys and from start to finish it's been hassle free and I couldn't be happier. Thanks again guys
Thomas Kidder
I’ve had an insulated roller door installed for almost four years and it has been brilliant and well worth the price. Recently had some engineers John and Declan come out to fix it after I accidentally damaged it and they were incredibly helpful, going out of their way to fix the door quickly. After several really positive interactions with customer services and staff, I couldn’t recommend Zap more.
len jubb
Response from the owner:Thanks Len
Garry Aylott
Major fault with my electric garage roller door last evening.
This evening completely fixed by two of the nicest lads you could ever meet.
Absolute brilliant job, great service and care to go with it.
Perfect…. thank you.
Response from the owner:Thanks Garry
Sarah Kidby
I contact Zap on a Wednesday afternoon as I needed my garage door replaced, like for like. Within 45 minutes I had Jonny arrive to quote and talk through which door would be suitable. I paid a small deposit and Saturday lunchtime Paul Whitehead arrived with the door and replaced the old one. Super quick and super tidy, he even cleaned some soil that I had spilt. All waste from the previous garage door was taken away. A few days later Hayley called to collect the outstanding balance. Great company with great service.
Peggy Bonner
Had our garage door replaced this pm two lovely men Sam and Lewis. The cleaned up after wards and even got rid of some old cobwebs. The looks great and we can noe open it.i would recommend Zap.
Alan Upton
Just wanted to say a massive thank you to ZAP Garage Doors for replacing my old electric, draughty, single skin garage doors with brand new, insulted Hormann units.

From the initial site visit by Dean to the installation by Kyle and Reuben and finally paying for them with Dawn in the back office, the whole experience has been professional and courteous and nothing was too much trouble.

Thank you !
Anne Ramshaw
The company was very professional from start to finish, when they surveyed the guy was very polite, kept us up to date all the way up to fitting, lee did a super job installing and showing us how to use it.
Would highly recommend this company from start to finish
Ray Linsky
Zap have just installed garage Door and front door.
Absolutely first class job filters polite and very professional.
Highly recommend 5xxxxx
Ray and jayne linsky
Martina
We received a great service today. Extremely fast and efficient, our garage doors were fitted by John and Declan. Very professional, clean job and friendly service. I would highly recommend to others. Thank you 😊
James
Great company. Really happy with all the service we received from visiting the showroom the surveyor and the installers.

We had a minor hiccup on site when they started but it was handled perfectly which is a sign of a great company and professional team. Nothing was too much for them and they listened to what we wanted and they got it spot on.

My family have used them many times and this was our first time. I wouldn’t hesitate to reccomend them to anyone. Prices were reasonable too
Andrew Wilson
This is the second garage door I have had fitted by Zap. Friendly and reliable service.
Thank you.
Billy Clampitt
I couldn’t be happier with my new electric garage door! From the initial survey by Dean, where all my questions were thoroughly answered, to the friendly and efficient communication with Jordan to arrange the fitting, the service was outstanding. Ian and Reuben did a fantastic job with the installation, overcoming some challenges with the existing structure in no time. The result looks amazing, and I only wish I’d had it installed sooner. Highly recommended—thank you to the team!
Kate Siswick
Fantastic service from start to finish. The garage door is amazing and has transformed the garage completely! Fabulous communication too. The guys who came from the Doncaster branch were just great. Clean, tidy and explained everything so well. Big shout out to Patrick and Thomas!
Definitely 5 stars from me.
Edmund Key
Pat & Tom had a brilliant work ethic and completed a very large garage door installation perfectly.
Highly recommend the company for high quality doors and excellent service. If only other building trades were as reliable and good as Zap.
Hazel Lee
Made the good decision to have Zap Garage Doors back for another rental property
Highly rate the beautiful door (if a garage door can be beautiful) and John and Declan’s workmanship and manners were perfect
Thank you !
Jemma Armstrong
Fantastic and friendly customer service! Thank you very much for your time and advice Dean!
Julie Perkins
Good communication from person on phone and well fitted. A bit of a mix up about the inside roller cover as there wasn’t one fitted. They said it would be another extra £40 until someone phoned to explain that there wasn’t enough room for one. Looks good and hubby happy 👍
Sam Webster
Pat & Ian replaced my garage door today. Quick and tidy work, considerate and a job well done. Overall, Happy with the door, the service & would recommend Zap Garage Doors.
Claire Martin
A big Thank you to Dean and the team, especially Reuben and Kyle who did a great job fitting our new door. We can't recommend you all enough, very professional and friendly. Thank you 👍
David and Claire
Peter Jeffery
Had my roller shutter door fitted on Tuesday. Despite arriving later than expected, Thomas, Patrick, and Ian worked very hard to get it fitted on the day. So far, I am very pleased with the product and cannot fault the workmen.
Elizabeth Elson
Thankyou John and Declan (I rang the office to find out your names I hope that's ok) I really wanted to compliment your courtesy, product knowledge and your uncomplicated "can do" attitude... at 5.00pm in the cold and not rushing through the job to just get it done. - Hayley You came through! I also really appreciated your calm friendly organisation.
Harpinder Kaur
Had my door fitted from zap garage doors in Doncaster. Amazing service door is absolutely beautiful am always getting compliments all the time . Thanks to Gordon and his team specially the chaps that in stalled it . been a year and no problems. Thank you once again . Now a member of my family also have installed a new door to and also so happy.
Fixer Bear
Had a door fitted by Zap (Doncaster) fair play to the lads, they did a great job, starting at 5 in the dark, slight snagging as I hadn't finished the footings but they came back without complaint and went the extra mile to make my door look top notch, wish I could give them 10 stars for the speed of getting my snagging done and the professionalism from the fitters to staff in showroom, they come very highly recommended by me and I'm usually hard to please.
Julie Askew
Just had my garage door fitted by ZAP. They've done a lovely job. I'm very pleased. It looks so neat and tidy. The two young men that fitted it - Sam and Lewis were so polite, respectful and courteous. They even cleared up the little bit of mess they made. All the staff I've dealt with have been wonderful. I would definitely recommend ZAP Garage Doors
Andy Wrigley
Had a garage door fitted by Paul and Fez who were great. Lovely looking door, works perfectly and installed very professionally. Even took away the old door to be recycled. Thanks guys 👍
Martina Green
Ian came out to fit our new door ,quick and efficient and friendly service .The door looks good and we are very happy with it.
Nicola Wigmore
Love our new front door - great service from ordering to fitting. Paul and Fez fitted our door and were fantastic - very professional and left the area as they found it and explained what they’d done and how to use. 100% recommend and would use again with no hesitation. Thanks again ☺️
Angela Mann
Excellent company, very polite and helpful. The work by the fitters Sam & Lewis was first class. I would highly recommend this company, and would certainly use them again in the future.
Well done guys great job👍
Paul Mathers
Excellent customer service experience - from initial visit, to the installation of our new garage door and aftersales support - I would highly recommend this company.
Julie Short
Just had my new garage doors fitted by Tom and Pat .. super efficient, removed my old doors and replaced with these stunning new ones . Really happy with their work and their politeness.. I can highly recommend this company.
William Wernham
Just had a handsome garage door fitted today by Pat and Tom. They worked in freezing conditions, taking away our old garage door and fitting the new one. They were courteous and very professional, making sure I was happy with certain elements before proceeding. I am very pleased with the result which looks smart and very good quality.
Michelle Tantrum
Fantastic work had a garage door and front door fitted. Absolutely love them. Very polite people. 😁
Simon Chadwick
Having purchased my garage door from Zap 2 years ago John and Declan came to service it 30.9.24. Both are very professional and helpful and thoroughly cleaned the runners, wheels and springs, checked all the screws were tight and slightly adjusted the motor to give it a smoother ride as well as refreshing my knowledge on maintenance myself. On top of this, I asked them if they could quickly pop round to my elderly neighbour who has had a very bad experience elsewhere with repairs and servicing. John and Declan popped over, confirmed it isn’t yet ready for a service and also cleaned down and lubricated the rails without charge. Superb customer service that has saved her a lot of worry due to previous problems with another door company and she will now be using Zap moving forwards. Full marks - thank you!
Rick C
Had a Hormann sectional garage door fitted yesterday. Although not the cheapest on the market, the quality of the door is excellent and it looks great.
Pat and Tom, who installed the door, were polite and professional and answered any questions I had. They left the site clean and tidy and took away all rubbish including the old door.
Would highly recommend.
Sharon Blockley
Again Zap have been friendly, totally supportive, kind and professional.
From Hayley who answers the telephone to the fitters you know you are dealing with people who feel like family.
Would always highly recommend them. From a lock to be changed, to 4 garage doors. We knew we were in good hands.
Sharon and David, Stannington.
Gayna Appleton
My husband and I are delighted with our new doors. We had a front door, side gate and roller garage door fitted and they look amazing. What a difference they’ve made to the front of our house. The fitters, Kyle, Lewis and Jonny were punctual, professional, courteous, polite and hard-working. They cleaned everything up afterwards so I wasn’t left with a mess at the end of the day. Thank you guys, and thank you Hayley for your great communication. I will have no hesitation in recommending your services to others.
Ross Bellaby
Zap Garage were fantastic from advising us on our options all the way through to fitting. The job has been done to an incredible standard - and Paul and Fez who fitted it were brilliant: high quality, professional and tidy!
Claire Smith
Thank you so much for helping code my new garage door remote. Hayley was so kind and helpful. Amazing service. thank you.
Guy Scruton
Top team, came when asked and did a great job at a decent price
Fiona Czarnecki
My whole experience has been excellent. Such a professional service and a great product. John and Declan came to fit the door. They were so good, friendly, knowledgeable, all the old stuff was taken away everything was left tidy and really importantly the garage door looks great and works perfectly.
Lou F
Excellent service from start to finish. They came out promptly to quote, kept us updated on an installation date, and the fitters were incredibly friendly, professional and tidy. Totally recommend.
Rebecca Pashley
Great service from Zap Garage Doors from ordering the door to it been fitted.
Pat and Tom who fitted the door where very knowledgable and polite.
Highly recommend.
Martin Kirk
Excellent service and installation of our new Front Door
Friendly fitters who went the extra yards to ensure perfect end result for us
Very pleased !!
A P
I have just had an insulated roller door fitted today. The 2 guys that fitted it have done a great job. They took great care in making sure that the guide rails were sealed to the contours of our brick work.
They answered all my many questions and fully demonstrated the operation of the door making sure that it operated correctly.
Lesley Hughes
Excellent Service, Went above & beyond, A few hiccups but these were put right asap.
Nothing was too much trouble,
All the staff are Polite very helpful.
Thank you again.
John Anderson
Excellent service. We needed new remotes for our old system and with persistence they managed to find new ones that would work.
Martin Godfrey
New Garage door fitted recently, excellent service throughout and although a minor hiccup , the final finished job looks excellent.

I’d certainly recommend this company and the service provided.

Thanks to all the team involved!
Tristan Jacobs
Fantastic service by the whole team, had a new roller door installed which required a pillar to be removed. ZAP offered a great price and speedy service from quote to install. Thanks
Tony Smith
Excellent workmanship and service throughout from Pat and Jim last Friday
Took time to make our new garage door perfect and went through operating and care instructions thoroughly
Extremely tidy and removed all rubbish and swept the garage out before leaving
Would certainly recommend Zap to anyone needing a new garage door
Joe Bragg
I filtered through no less than 8 garage door companies before choosing Zap. I had some fussy aesthetic requests which were too difficult for most to incorporate into the plan. No problem for Jordan, who in addition to himself also sent round two pleasant and tidy fitters named Jimmy and Jonny who also shared our initial. How bespoke is that!! :-D
john ward
Absolutely fantastic service from fitting to finish by Pat and Tom. Fast & efficient service. Thanks to Paul in the office as well for sending these guys out when I had an issue. Highly recommend to anyone. Thanks very much.
Response from the owner:Hello John, great to hear Pat and Tom did a good job! Thank you for your recommendation, we will pass on your comments to Paul, Pat and Tom. Regards, the Zap Garage Doors team.
JanSki_ Ski
New garage roller door fitted - rosewood with side and top trims looks great. 2 remote controls and emergency winder included. Paul and Fez the fitters were polite and professional and did a great job.
The old door was taken away to be disposed of.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your review glad you’re happy with then new door
Julie Smith
TOP NOTCH SERVICE
Called into the showroom at Attercliffe yesterday 10am Garage fixed before 10am this morning. Extremely helpful friendly staff who explained the likely costings for the job {possible disconnected cable} either reconnect or for new if snapped which is always good to know up front. So one very happy satisfied customer who would certainly recommend and use again for any garage door purchase or repair.
Response from the owner:Thanks glad you’re happy with the service
ian thompson
Excellent company
Response from the owner:Thanks Ian
Yvonne Ellis-smith
30 Nov 2022 I had a side door fitted by Paul who was absolutely marvellous a credit to your company I am one very happy customer thank-you
Response from the owner:Thank you Yvonne, we shall pass on your comments to Paul. Thank you for your review! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
John Harrison
Garage door fitted by Paul & Fez, work carried out efficiently and work area left clean and tidy. Good job well done and would recommend .
Response from the owner:Good to hear John, thank you for your review and recommendation! We will pass on your comments to Paul and Fez. - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Lynne Ellis
This has to be one of the easiest transactions we have had in a while. They stuck to appointment dates and times. Provided advice and estimate, there and then. Paid deposit and date was set for fitting. Arrived on time. Fully installed and fitted well. Just what you want. Job done. Brilliant.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review Lynne! Happy to hear everything was spot on! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Mark Geraldie
Great service, got a quote in minutes arrived when they said.
Thank you very much.
Response from the owner:Thank you too Mark, glad to help! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
M Williams
We were very happy with our garage door and the excellent customer service that Zap Garage Doors provided before and after the door was ordered and fitted. Would highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you Manjinder, glad you are happy with your new door! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
James Finnigan
Jono and Joe did a great job! Took no time at all and the door looks great. I would definitely recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you James, we shall pass on your comments to Jono and Joe! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Pamela Hartley
From first to last this has been an excellent service and we absolutely delighted with the end result. Dean came to measure up and give us a price promptly and offered good advice on what to choose. We were very impressed with his approach and decided to go ahead without delay. The boys fitted the doors on the hottest day of the heatwave and were so polite and cheerful despite the soaring temperature and being on a south facing drive. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone wanting new gargae doors
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Pamela, great to hear you are happy with our service. We shall pass on your comments to Dean and the team. It was a scorcher that day! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Golf Lesson Sheffield
Excellent service by the whole team and a great job on the fitting by Jono and Joe
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review! We shall pass on your comments to Jono and Joe. - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Nathan Bacon
Just had my new roller door fitted today by the fantastic Joan and Jonno.
I should of had the door fitted yesterday, but due to an error on my behalf, ended up leaving them high and dry.
Regardless of that. They were back within 24hrs in order to facilitate the install...

They arrived just after 9 and were done and dusted before 12.

Thoroughly professional job carried out by 2 of the nicest andmost knowledgeable fitters

NB Chesterfield
Response from the owner:Great stuff Nathan, thank your for your review, glad to hear everything went well in the end. We'll pass on your comments. - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Martyn “Wardy” Ward
Response from the owner:Thanks Martyn! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Paul window 2000 cleaning services
Very good service great staff good job 👏
Response from the owner:Thank you Paul! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Adam Mcgarry
New electric roller garage door fitted by joe + Jono. Both friendly guys and did a good job.
Response from the owner:Glad you like your new roller garage Adam, thanks for the review! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Amy Mcgregor
Great service would highly recommend. Jono and Joe fitted my new garage door excellent and were ever so friendly
Response from the owner:Hi Amy, thank you for the review - we will pass on your comments to Jono and Joe! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Robert Taylor
HI there I would like to thank everyone at the company for such a great turn around, I had been looking for garage doors for my new garage build for about 3 months, getting quotes, waiting for surveyors etc, then i came across this company, from the off talking to Paul on the phone asking him questions etc he wanted to help and guided me on what I needed to do etc, he arranged a survey within in the week (others i had to wait 2-3 weeks) he came out and measured explained what was needed and how it would proceed, he didn't come across as pushy, or was in a rush to leave, I decided to go ahead with them, told me it would take about 3 weeks for the doors to be made! which was excellent considering other company's were telling me 6-8 weeks! 2 weeks in I get a phone call saying they were ready! I came to fit them the following day, the 2 lads that came (Joe and Jono) were very polite, explained what they were going to do and showed me how things worked, I felt relaxed around them and could have a conversation with them, they fitted the doors and transformed the garage, I would highly recommend this company, they make quality products to a high standard and for competitive prices, the team is very helpful, they don't give you the can't be arsed attitude which I got off other well known company's (cough cough garage door company) I will be using them in the future if I have other projects. Well done team! once again many thanks and keep up the good work! A*
Response from the owner:Hi Robert, thank you very much for taking the time to write us such a positive review! We are glad that you found the ideal garage door with help from Paul. Glad you chose us! Looking forward to any future projects you have in store! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Rowan Winter
Great company - they were prompt and professional, the garage door they fitted is excellent and looks v nice indeed, in fact it improves the whole front of the house. Definitely recommended.
Response from the owner:Hi Rowan, thank you very much! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Alan Spencer
Excellent door and well fitted by Jonjo and Joe.We are delighted with the end product.Many thanks
Response from the owner:Thank you Alan! We shall pass on your comments to Jono and Joe. - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Jono Beyven
Previously had zap in to fit me a garage door, I would highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you Jono! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
peter howell
First class fitting by joe and mate.will use again.
Response from the owner:Thank you Peter! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Benjamin Melling
I would definitely recommend this company. The prices are very competitive. The installation team sent around were very prompt and had it installed within a day.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Benjamin! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
kyle parry
Recommend to family and friends and even the postman
Response from the owner:Thanks Kyle! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
STEFAN KARANEC
We recently had an electric roller garage door supplied and fitted by Zap Garage Doors. From the initial no pressure quote provided by Paul to the high level workmanship by the fitters we would recommend Zap to anybody looking to upgrade their garage door. Thanks for the no hassle work provided.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the recommendation Stefan! Very much appreciated! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Alan Wilson
Response from the owner:Thank you Alan. - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Pat
Wasn't sure what I needed but spoke to a lovely gentlemen called Simon who helped me understand the options available to me. The fitters arrived at the time agreed and did not stop until the job was done. Could not have asked for a better experience purchasing a garage door. Would and have recommended Zap Garage Doors to friends and family.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review P! Great to hear that Simon could help - we will pass on your comments to him and the team! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Elizabeth Taylor
Very pleased with the doors and first class fitters with an attention to detail.
Response from the owner:Thank you Elizabeth! Glad to hear our fitters did a good job. - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Ethan Slater
Brilliant finish on the doors and great service.
Response from the owner:Thank you Ethan, glad you like your new doors! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Dan Curnyn
Response from the owner:Thank you Dan! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Hayley Smith
Had my new garage door fitted yesterday and it looks fabulous! Thank you to the two gents that came to fit it. Tidy workers and very professional . Would highly recommend Zap to anyone.
Response from the owner:Thank you Hayley, glad you are happy with our service, and like your new garage door! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Kevin Hyman
Excellent service, helped me choose the perfect door and left my garage spotless. 10/10 would recommend :)
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Kevin! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
daune wadrop
Had my garage door fitted two weeks ago and cannot fault the service. The door looks great and the two lads that fitted it were very tidy and professionally. Would definitely recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Daune, glad you are happy with your new door! - the ZAP Garage Doors Team
Teresa Bramley
Just had a new garage door fitted by Zap, lovely guys Johnny and Bruce, really helpful. A great experience from start to finish, no hard sell and everything done exactly on time, thank you
Paul
When we needed a new garage door Zap were the only ones to actualky come out to measure up for a quote. All the rest used pictures I sent and measurements. We're glad he did as he spotted a problem with the frame that would need it strengthening. Fitters arrived on time and made putting the new door in effortless. All the time social distancing and doing a very clean and tidy job. All stuff was cleaned away & old garage door taken too. The new door looks great and is so much better. Considering the cost of everything we're more than happy to recommend Zap. Thanks to all the team.
Alison Sanderson
Bruce and Kyle arrived on time and were very professional throughout the installation of our new roller garage door. They explained everything to us - how to use the alarm and the manual over ride Etc. Took the old garage door away and left everything neat and tidy. what more can you ask for ? From the initial site visit, calls to the office , to installation it has been a seamless service . Would recommend them without hesitation . Many thanks - Your staff are a credit to you !
Anne Rathbone
I had a new garage door fitted today by two really nice chaps ,Bruce and Kyle. Really pleased with the installation. Fantastic job
Would highly recommend Zap.
Jake Fowler
We had our garage door fitted today by Ian & Jason. I am really happy with the service received. Both Ian & Jason were polite and professional throughout and left the garage and drive clean and tidy once finished. They explained everything to me, how to use the remote control and the override option in case of a power cut. Fantastic, would highly recommend.

From Mrs Fowler
Arianne Harrison
Professional family run business with helpful, friendly staff. Highly recommended
Jessica Bailey
Great service from start to finish. Helpful staff in the office and friendly fitters. So pleased with my garage door, would highly recommend.
Karen Day
Very, very pleased with our new garage door from Zap, Wakefield. Competitive price. Everything went smoothly from first contact at the showroom, to measuring up and receiving the quote. Excellent workmanship from the fitters and the area was left clean and tidy. 5 stars aren't enough, they deserve 10! I am definitely going to recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your glowing review Karen its much appreciated Zap
ENJOYING LIFE
I would concure with the review from Sharon Dyson. Zap from Wakefield were excellent from start to finish. We initially visited the Zap showroom and there was met by Christine, who was very helpful and professional. Christine showed us various doors, explained how they worked, an idea about pricing, she was a pleasure to speak with and an excellent representative for the company. Philip the salesman came to the house and gave us a good competitive quote for 2 composite doors and a garage door with electric motor. There was no hard sell, the conversation was relaxed, but professional, and we decided we would book for the work to be done. The work team arrived on time and completed the work to a very good standard. They were friendly, tidy and professional. I have just had to call Zap back after couple of months due to the back door sticking when closing it. Christine again was superb arranging for someone to come out in about a week to sort it out. Thank you.
Sharon Dyson
I’d like to share my opinion on Zap Garage Doors Wakefield it’s not a normal thing for me but when a company as gone that extra mile to help me and my husband to make a decision on a garage door which makes a massive improvement to the front of our house I think it’s only right to say so

I will be honest I looked at the reviews before hand and a little doubtful but we had be recommended to this firm and I’m so glad I used them there salesman which I think is called Phil was brilliant no hard sales at all just a genuine guy and so bubbly we was so happy to let Zap do our Garage door and the service didn’t just stop there we was informed when the door would be fitted

On the day of fitting two gentlemen came and introduced themselves and just got on with the job I kept them full with tea/coffee oh and biscuits and when they was done the gentlemen went through how the door worked and made sure I was happy with everything which I was over the moon what a difference loved it

So I would definitely recommend and will be recommending them

Thanks so much ZAP GARAGE DOORS

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