Roller garage doors for properties in Dunstable
We survey and install across Bedfordshire, and Dunstable is one of the towns covered. Neighbouring towns we cover include Luton (5 miles away), Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden.
Dunstable is roughly 5 miles west of Luton.
Insulated aluminium with an electric motor and remote is the usual specification for a roller garage door, with manual operation an option for detached garages in Dunstable without power.
A roller garage door is normally installed in a day, with the motor, remotes and safety edge set up and tested before handover.
What can you choose in Dunstable?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Dunstable:
- Laths77 mm foam-filled aluminium for most single and double doors.
- Fitting positionBehind the opening inside the garage, or face-fixed outside where inside space is tight.
- ControlHand-held remotes, wall switch, keypad, or app via a smart hub.
Guide prices for Dunstable
| Roller garage doors | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Single garage up to 2,500 × 2,200 mm, insulated, electric | £1,395 – £2,195 | £1,160 – £1,830 |
| Double garage up to 5,000 × 2,200 mm, insulated, electric | £2,195 – £3,495 | £1,830 – £2,910 |
| Removal and disposal of an old up-and-over door | £95 – £195 | £80 – £160 |
Guide prices, per door, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Dunstable; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Dunstable before ordering
In Dunstable, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Safety devices: Powered doors need force limiting or a safety edge and must be set up and tested at installation. We hand over the instructions and a record of the settings.
- Power cut: Every powered door has a manual release so it can be opened by hand. If the garage is your only way into the house, ask about battery backup.
- Planning: Replacing a garage door is not usually a planning matter, but listed buildings and conditions on newer estates can restrict changes, so check if unsure.
How it works in Dunstable
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Are roller garage doors insulated?
The doors we recommend use foam-filled aluminium laths, which reduce heat loss and noise compared with a single-skin steel up-and-over door.
How much is an electric roller garage door?
A single insulated electric roller door is usually £1,395–£2,195 including VAT, supplied and fitted. Double doors are typically £2,195–£3,495, and removing and disposing of an old up-and-over door is usually £95–£195 extra.
How much do roller garage doors cost in Dunstable?
We use the same UK guide prices in Dunstable; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Is the survey free in Dunstable?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Dunstable are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.