dhf presents this important safety video about automatic or powered garage door hold to run safety. Please watch to understand the reasons for having a safe and fit for purpose garage door installation.
Whichever type of garage door you choose, it is essential that it is installed by a competent person who has been properly trained. Do not take the risk, ensure that your garage door is supplied and installed by a company who is a member of dhf.
Use the Member Search function at the top of this web page to find a garage door installation company near you.
dhf launched the Garage Door training courses in 2016. Today the Level 2 Award in Safety + Level 4 Award in Legislation combined course is a condition of membership, all members of dhf who operate in Garage Doors undergo training.
The 2-day combined course is aimed at owners, managers, and supervisors who are responsible for legal compliance within their garage door companies.
Find out more about training16 May 2025
DHF has announced that it will be sponsoring the 'Gate & Barrier Contractor of the Year' award at the 2025 Association of Fencing Industries' UK Fencing Awards
30 April 2025
DHF is strongly urging UK manufacturers of steel doorsets to follow the recommendation in the UK national foreword to BS EN 15269-2:2024