Upland Garage Door Co. installs carriage house garage doors in Upland on homes where a plain raised-panel door would look like an afterthought. The carriage style borrows the look of barn doors that swing out, and the right version of it depends on the house it’s going on.
We fit the same styles when serving Rancho Cucamonga, where Spanish-style tracts are common.
What makes a door “carriage house” style
Vertical plank or recessed panel faces, often split down the middle to suggest two doors, with decorative strap hinges and handles at the center seam. Windows, when present, run along the top section in a row of small lites. The door itself is an ordinary overhead sectional; only the face is different.
Matching a carriage door to your home
Craftsman and bungalow homes near downtown Upland
The pre-war homes around the Euclid Avenue median and the historic downtown blocks suit a flat-plank carriage door in a stained wood tone or a deep painted color, with square-top windows and minimal hardware.
Spanish and Mediterranean homes in north Upland
Stucco homes with tile roofs in north Upland and the Colonies take an arched-top carriage door in dark brown or black, with heavy strap hinges and clavos that echo the wrought iron on the house.
Ranch homes from the 1960s and 70s
Single-story ranch homes across central Upland and Magnolia look best with a recessed-panel carriage door in a mid-tone, without arches, which keeps the long low lines of the house.
Real swing-out vs overhead carriage-style
True swing-out carriage doors hinge at the sides and open into the driveway. They need clear space in front, can’t be used with a standard opener, and are rare on Upland lots with short driveways. Overhead carriage-style doors give the same look and run on normal track with any opener; that’s what we install unless a swing-out is specifically wanted.
Hardware, windows and decorative options
Strap hinges, handles and clavos
Decorative hardware is magnetic or screw-mounted onto the face. It can be added, removed or changed later without affecting the door.
Window inserts and arched tops
Top-row windows in rectangle, arch or cathedral shapes, with clear, frosted or seeded glass. Arched tops are achieved with an arched window section or a true arched header on the door.
Carriage house door pricing
Carriage doors sit in the middle to upper part of the $1,200-3,500 installed range. A steel carriage door with painted finish and no windows is the entry point; a composite overlay door with windows and hardware reaches the top.
Frequently asked questions
Do carriage house doors work with my opener?
Yes. Overhead carriage-style doors run on standard track with any opener.
Are they wood?
Most are steel or composite with a wood-look face. Real wood carriage doors are available but need refinishing in Upland’s sun.
Can I add the hardware to my existing door?
Magnetic hinge and handle kits fit most steel doors and give part of the look for a small cost.
Want the carriage look? Call Upland Garage Door Co. at (909) 858-7802 for styles and pricing.