Roller garage doors in Durham
A roller garage door is normally installed in a day, with the motor, remotes and safety edge set up and tested before handover.
When an up-and-over door in Durham is replaced, the old door and frame come out and the new roller door is fixed to the brickwork or a timber subframe.
Durham is part of our County Durham coverage, and addresses in the DH1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of County Durham. Our coverage around Durham also includes Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.
Options for roller garage doors in Durham
Options we specify for properties in Durham:
- FinishStandard colours and woodgrains; vision or vent laths available.
- SafetySafety edge or photocells, soft start and stop, and an internal manual release.
- Fitting positionBehind the opening inside the garage, or face-fixed outside where inside space is tight.
Guide prices for roller garage doors in Durham
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Durham too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Durham before ordering
Durham is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Durham
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about roller garage doors in Durham
What if the power fails?
Each door has a manual release inside the garage so it can be opened by hand. Battery backup is available if the garage is your only entrance.
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.
Do I need permission for roller garage doors in Durham?
Possibly. Swapping a garage door in the same opening is not usually a planning matter, but some estates have conditions on front elevations and listed buildings need consent. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Is the survey free in Durham?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.