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Efficiency at it’s best!

Our Silvelox double garage door was bought and fitted in 2003. It has been in regular use since then, with very little maintenance care, apart from perhaps a wash down of the paintwork every five years or so, which has been sufficient to ensure its smart appearance:

Approximately six years ago it became a little temperamental in its performance and I started the search for a company qualified to make the necessary adjustments. This was not easy as I constantly heard, ‘Yes, we used to service Silvelox doors, but I’m afraid that we no longer do.’ Eventually I did find a company who were able to improve the doors performance and the door continued to operate satisfactorily.

About four years ago one of the remote controls failed to work, despite changing the battery. Sorting this problem out was not high on my priority list, but at the end of October last year, I started the search for a Silvelox engineer once again, thinking that it would be quite a quest. But on this occasion Fate smiled on me and after a few unsuccessful telephone calls, I was given David Blacklock’s telephone number. When he answered my call, I felt that I had struck gold!

David knew exactly what the problem was and answered my questions fully and simply. He was able to bring a new signal receiver and a pair of remote controls back from one of his trips to Silvelox in Italy a couple of weeks after my initial request and not only fit them shortly after his return, but also carry out a service to the door and replace the courtesy light bulbs. I would add that the work described was carried out whilst a bitter east wind was blowing on what must have been the coldest day in East Anglia of 2021.

Whilst I do not envisage further problems with the door, I feel assured that in the case of an emergency, I would receive reliable and speedy help from Blacklock Doors.

The journey from specification to installation

We recently worked on a fabulous project, providing the final touch to our client’s significant transformation and restoration of a beautiful character property in Berkshire.

The property has a separate spacious and airy flint & brick-built garage with a large double sized opening and a staircase from the ground floor to a large room in the eaves that the client wanted the flexibility to use as a games room or gym.

Critical requirements were for a door with maximum insulation, security and safety – and ideally an integrated pedestrian door.

In addition they required a wooden motorised double door that would be sympathetic to the architectural design of the main house and that would match the colour & design of their black, shaker style panelled front door.

The very exacting nature of these requirements ensured that Silvelox was the manufacturer of choice. In our opinion Silvelox are unquestionably the world’s finest garage doors, high-end, bespoke and pure luxury items – built in Italy with quality and precision for over 60 years.

We have worked with the Silvelox team in Italy for over 15 years and were able to explore a number of different options with them, developing alternative designs and drawings to match their specifications.

The match to the already installed front door was critical, so this was included in the final drawings:

We went through a number of iterations with the client and they finally settled on a Silvelox Secur BIG design with a concealed pedestrian door in the centre.

Here it is on the day we installed it:

Silvelox Secur garage doors are:

  • Trackless, insulated timber garage doors which combine beautiful design with robust security features.
  • They have a unique counterbalance operation with built-in weights – for smooth and easy operation without springs or ceiling tracks for a sleek & elegant interior.
  • Available to a maximum width of 5.97M and 3.48M height.
  • Each door is specifically produced to your requirements, and a wide range of designs, models, finishes, woods and colour.

Talk to us on 01525 404 220 or email us at blacklock@doorsandsecurity.co.uk

The journey from specification to installation

We recently worked on a fabulous project, providing the final touch to our client’s significant transformation and restoration of a beautiful character property in Berkshire.

The property has a separate spacious and airy flint & brick-built garage with a large double sized opening and a staircase from the ground floor to a large room in the eaves that the client wanted the flexibility to use as a games room or gym.

Critical requirements were for a door with maximum insulation, security and safety – and ideally an integrated pedestrian door.

In addition they required a wooden motorised double door that would be sympathetic to the architectural design of the main house and that would match the colour & design of their black, shaker style panelled front door.

The very exacting nature of these requirements ensured that Silvelox was the manufacturer of choice. In our opinion Silvelox are unquestionably the world’s finest garage doors, high-end, bespoke and pure luxury items – built in Italy with quality and precision for over 60 years.

We have worked with the Silvelox team in Italy for over 15 years and were able to explore a number of different options with them, developing alternative designs and drawings to match their specifications.

The match to the already installed front door was critical, so this was included in the final drawings:

 

We went through a number of iterations with he client and they finally settled on a Silvelox Secur BIG design with a concealed pedestrian door in the centre.

Here it is on the day we installed it:

Silvelox Secur garage doors are:

  • Trackless, insulated timber garage doors which combine beautiful design with robust security features.
  • They have a unique counterbalance operation with built-in weights – for smooth and easy operation without springs or ceiling tracks for a sleek & elegant interior.
  • Available to a maximum width of 5.97M and 3.48M height.
  • Each door is specifically produced to your requirements, and a wide range of designs, models, finishes, woods and colour.

Talk to us on 01525 404 220 or email us at blacklock@doorsandsecurity.co.uk

Blushing With Pride !

We asked our lovely customers Lynne and Alan Casson if they would consider dropping us a few lines for a BDS testimonial – and we received the amazing accolade below for which we are humbled. It’s both a glowing endorsement of Silvelox Garage Doors and a super strong recognition of our technical expertise, for which we are very grateful:

 

We have had our beautiful Silvelox Garage Door since 2006 with very little need for attention until recently. The door developed a fault, it would go up but not down! The door is heavy to pull down and we use it daily, so we contacted a company that had provided us with some parts for the pedestrian door. They said they couldn’t help us with this problem and recommended that we speak to David Blacklock at BDS, who, they said knew everything about Silvelox doors; and what he didn’t know wasn’t worth knowing! We phoned David and had a conversation to try and establish what was causing the problem. As we live in The Lakes a long way from David’s usual service/repair area he said he would try and find a Silvelox specialist technician closer to us.

Unfortunately, or as it turns out, fortunately, David couldn’t find an experienced Silvelox technician – so despite the time and costs involved we set a date. David quickly identified that the door needed a new circuit board – he didn’t have a new circuit board in stock, so fitted a spare used board to keep us going, until the new board arrives, which he will come and fit.

 

 

Wanting to make the best use of David’s skills and time, we mentioned that the external light on the door handle no longer worked.

A previous “technical expert” had tried to fix the light with a hammer and a big screwdriver – which failed and also ruined the thread of a vital screw. We weren’t sure that it was possible to fix it.

David took the challenge on and succeeded.

We now have brilliant LED lights inside and out, which are very bright and a big improvement on the original bulbs.

What this means is that once again, we can look to see the external light signalling that the door is fully closed and locked whenever we leave the property, which gives us a great sense of safety and security.

We think it’s important to say to anyone thinking of purchasing a Silvelox that in our opinion they are the best garage door. Buying one is a major investment – but one we have certainly never regretted. The reassurance of having the lock and bolt closure every time we leave our house, safe in the knowledge that the door gives us the highest level of security is priceless; and the pleasure of owning a Silvelox door never wears off.

Day In, Day Out they are a magnificent addition to any home and reassuringly secure.

Another important addition is to have found David, for his knowledge of Silvelox and his respect and care for his customers. With BDS and David you can be assured that your investment is in very safe hands. We are very appreciative of David’s dedication to his business and his customers.

We feel fortunate to have been advised that he is the guru of Silvelox Garage Doors – which we can assure you he most certainly is.

BDS – a Silvelox Specialist

We are so grateful to the team at BDS who helped us when our Silvelox front door stopped shutting tightly or locking.

We have two small children, and the house is close to the road, so were very concerned for both our security and safety.

We called out a local emergency locksmith, who looked at the lock and the door. He said he’d never seen a front door like this before.

He checked the lock and said it was fine, but he thought the door had dropped and needed to be adjusted – and that we should try and find a Silvelox Specialist to do this.

We contacted BDS, who were responsive, knowledgeable, efficient and professional.

The door is fixed, and we are secure in our home and very grateful to the Silvelox expertise from the team at BDS.

Mrs M.Oliver

A Well Deserved Recommendation

 

 

I had my Silvelox Garage Door fitted in 2014 and it had been pretty much problem free until May 2021, when it started making a horrible “crunching” noise when opening and closing, and then it stopped working altogether – stuck open.

We had to force it to shut. We had access to the garage through the pedestrian door, but had a beautiful car trapped inside and no means of getting it out.

The company that installed the door were no longer offering a repair service, so I rang a leading Garage Door Company who feature Silvelox Garage Doors on their website and asked if they would be able to help me. They said they couldn’t help me but they recommended I contact David at BDS, as he was a “Silvelox Specialist”.

David was great – very professional, courteous and methodical.

We had an initial “consultation” over the phone and it became clear that an on-site visit was needed.

On his 1st visit David identified a number of issues and parts that needed replacing, and he left that day having got the door working in manual mode, so I could get the car in and out of the garage again. He ordered the parts from Silvelox in Italy,  and once they had arrived, David returned to complete the repair, restoring the door to full glory and now working better than ever.

I am grateful for the recommendation to BDS and have no hesitation in recommending them myself.

Mr. D. Stickley 01.10.2021

New website goes live for BDS!

The team at BDS are delighted to be launching this new website.

Formed in 2001, BDS celebrates 20 years of continued business supplying, installing, servicing and repairing quality garage doors and electronic security systems throughout Southern England.

 

Silvelox Specialist across Southern England

We are a small team offering a bespoke and personal service.

We focus exclusively on the specification, installation, servicing and repair of Silvelox garage doors.

All Silvelox garage doors are trackless insulated timber doors built with quality and precision to extremely high safety and security requirements.

Silvelox garage doors are available in a huge range of design options, colours, finishes and accessories and each door is tailored to your unique specification and looks as beautiful from the inside as the outside.

We have over 15 years of experience of supplying, fitting, servicing and repairing these beautiful doors and work directly with the Silvelox team in Italy to ensure our knowledge & skills remain at the highest level.

 

Electronic Security Services across Beds, Herts and Bucks

We offer a complete end to end service from evaluation, survey, design, specification and installation and maintenance of Intruder Alarms, Access Control and CCTV.

We focus on reliable security systems that can grow and expand as you need them.

 

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