Local Reviews
In October 2022, Somex UK said about West Midlands Garage Doors Ltd
We were initially cautious when we saw the company showroom was situated in a garden centre, a little unconventional!
We soon found out we had no cause for concern.
WM GD have proved to be an excellent company.
Very polite, friendly and professional, above all, not “pushy”
Andrew Beddow the MD did our survey and it immediately became obvious that Andrew had a great deal of experience and was totally familiar with the range of door we had asked them to quote for (Hormann). The quote was tailored to our exact requirements and emailed within 24 hours of (FOC) survey. All following communication was also first class.
The quotation was competitive as were the commercial terms.
All dates and times given were adhered to promptly and reliably.
The fitting team were very polite and friendly, all our questions answered and explained and workmanship was to a very high standard and all rubbish including old double door removed from site.
Would recommend WM GD without hesitation.
We soon found out we had no cause for concern.
WM GD have proved to be an excellent company.
Very polite, friendly and professional, above all, not “pushy”
Andrew Beddow the MD did our survey and it immediately became obvious that Andrew had a great deal of experience and was totally familiar with the range of door we had asked them to quote for (Hormann). The quote was tailored to our exact requirements and emailed within 24 hours of (FOC) survey. All following communication was also first class.
The quotation was competitive as were the commercial terms.
All dates and times given were adhered to promptly and reliably.
The fitting team were very polite and friendly, all our questions answered and explained and workmanship was to a very high standard and all rubbish including old double door removed from site.
Would recommend WM GD without hesitation.
Source: google.com
In November 2026, Mark Holmes said about Simply Doors
UPDATED 09/10/2026 FOLLOWING SIMPLY DOOR'S REPLY AND MORE TIME WITH THE DOORS.
Overall, the experience was not the best. The doors fit properly (except one where it is rubbing on the threshold when opening and closing the door) but there were a several issues with the installation and aftercare that mean I won't use Simply Doors again for our upstairs doors.
I was originally quoted £2,400. The initial fitting date was cancelled because their van had broken down, and the installation was rearranged for the Saturday. I felt I had little choice but to accept the Saturday appointment, as I was told they didn’t know when else they would be able to fit me in. The fitters told me they often work Saturdays. They are contractors, so perhaps they work Saturdays elsewhere but not normally for Simply Doors.
The oak doors themselves were fitted properly. However, on the day of installation — after I had paid Simply Doors in full, but before paying the fitters — I was told that one of the handles was missing. It then took 12 days, and several chasers from me, before the missing handle was fitted. I appreciate that they are busy, but in my view, completing an installation that has already been paid for in full should take priority over starting jobs that have yet to be completed.
The French doors also have some minor surface scratches, as shown in the photos. Simply Doors are correct that I did not raise these scratches directly with them. The reason I didn’t was that I had seen previous reviews where customers reported being told that similar scratches must already have been there. Had I believed the door would be replaced as a result, I would have raised the issue directly. This is on me.
One thing worth knowing when comparing quotes is that the price does not include removing the rubbish (the packaging from the doors, hinges and handles supplied) or taking away your old doors. They will take the old doors away for £6 each, so make sure you factor this into the overall cost. I have no issue with them charging for door disposal, but I think this should be made clear at the quotation stage rather than being raised on the day of installation. The rubbish required a visit to the tip which wasn't too bad.
There were also a few finishing issues. As was flagged on the installation day I have been left to fill the old hinge recesses myself, as this was not something the fitters will do. I also need to level and sand back the area around the new strike plates.
As shown in the photos, pieces of cardboard from the packaging were also used to wedge/shim some of the hinges. Card was similarly used behind the strike plates to make them sit flush. I only discovered the latter when the pieces fell out after I removed a strike plate to sand the surrounding area. I don’t know whether using cardboard in this way will cause any problems over time, but it wasn’t something I expected to find as part of the installation and don't know the long term consequences of it.
Simply Doors emphasise that Wayne and the boys have great reviews but obviously I state my experience, and provide pictures to make up your own minds.
So, overall: the doors fit and function properly, which is the most important point, but the incomplete installation, delay in getting the missing handle fitted, finishing details and lack of clarity around disposal costs were disappointing.
Overall, the experience was not the best. The doors fit properly (except one where it is rubbing on the threshold when opening and closing the door) but there were a several issues with the installation and aftercare that mean I won't use Simply Doors again for our upstairs doors.
I was originally quoted £2,400. The initial fitting date was cancelled because their van had broken down, and the installation was rearranged for the Saturday. I felt I had little choice but to accept the Saturday appointment, as I was told they didn’t know when else they would be able to fit me in. The fitters told me they often work Saturdays. They are contractors, so perhaps they work Saturdays elsewhere but not normally for Simply Doors.
The oak doors themselves were fitted properly. However, on the day of installation — after I had paid Simply Doors in full, but before paying the fitters — I was told that one of the handles was missing. It then took 12 days, and several chasers from me, before the missing handle was fitted. I appreciate that they are busy, but in my view, completing an installation that has already been paid for in full should take priority over starting jobs that have yet to be completed.
The French doors also have some minor surface scratches, as shown in the photos. Simply Doors are correct that I did not raise these scratches directly with them. The reason I didn’t was that I had seen previous reviews where customers reported being told that similar scratches must already have been there. Had I believed the door would be replaced as a result, I would have raised the issue directly. This is on me.
One thing worth knowing when comparing quotes is that the price does not include removing the rubbish (the packaging from the doors, hinges and handles supplied) or taking away your old doors. They will take the old doors away for £6 each, so make sure you factor this into the overall cost. I have no issue with them charging for door disposal, but I think this should be made clear at the quotation stage rather than being raised on the day of installation. The rubbish required a visit to the tip which wasn't too bad.
There were also a few finishing issues. As was flagged on the installation day I have been left to fill the old hinge recesses myself, as this was not something the fitters will do. I also need to level and sand back the area around the new strike plates.
As shown in the photos, pieces of cardboard from the packaging were also used to wedge/shim some of the hinges. Card was similarly used behind the strike plates to make them sit flush. I only discovered the latter when the pieces fell out after I removed a strike plate to sand the surrounding area. I don’t know whether using cardboard in this way will cause any problems over time, but it wasn’t something I expected to find as part of the installation and don't know the long term consequences of it.
Simply Doors emphasise that Wayne and the boys have great reviews but obviously I state my experience, and provide pictures to make up your own minds.
So, overall: the doors fit and function properly, which is the most important point, but the incomplete installation, delay in getting the missing handle fitted, finishing details and lack of clarity around disposal costs were disappointing.
Source: google.com