Roller garage doors for properties in Brighton
We cover Brighton and the city's postcode districts as part of East Sussex; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Neighbouring towns we cover include Hove (1 mile away), Portslade and Burgess Hill.
Roller garage doors suit driveways in Brighton where an up-and-over door would swing out into the space, because the curtain rolls straight up into a box.
Width, height and the headroom behind the lintel decide the door size; the survey in Brighton checks all three, plus where the motor can be powered.
Options for roller garage doors in Brighton
What you can choose when we survey in Brighton:
- SafetySafety edge or photocells, soft start and stop, and an internal manual release.
- ControlHand-held remotes, wall switch, keypad, or app via a smart hub.
- Fitting positionBehind the opening inside the garage, or face-fixed outside where inside space is tight.
Guide prices for roller garage doors in Brighton
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Brighton is fixed in writing after survey.
What to check in Brighton before ordering
Brighton is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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 Brighton
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about roller garage doors in Brighton
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.
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.
Do I need permission for roller garage doors in Brighton?
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. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.
Do you cover Brighton?
Yes. Brighton and the city's postcode districts are part of our coverage across East Sussex.