Fitting roller garage doors in Pimlico
We cover Pimlico and the SW1V postcode district as part of Greater London; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Westminster, Battersea and Chelsea are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
For reference, Pimlico lies about 1 mile south of central London.
Roller garage doors suit driveways in Pimlico where an up-and-over door would swing out into the space, because the curtain rolls straight up into a box.
When an up-and-over door in Pimlico is replaced, the old door and frame come out and the new roller door is fixed to the brickwork or a timber subframe.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify roller garage doors for Pimlico:
- 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.
- SafetySafety edge or photocells, soft start and stop, and an internal manual release.
Guide prices for roller garage doors in Pimlico
| 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 Pimlico; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Pimlico before ordering
In Pimlico, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Pimlico
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Roller garage doors in Pimlico: 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 long does fitting take?
Most single doors are fitted in a day, including removing the old door and setting up the safety devices.
Is the survey free in Pimlico?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do I need permission for roller garage doors in Pimlico?
It depends on the property. 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. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.