Roller garage doors in Galashiels
Surveys in Galashiels and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Scottish Borders. Peebles, Dalkeith and Kelso are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Width, height and the headroom behind the lintel decide the door size; the survey in Galashiels checks all three, plus where the motor can be powered.
Roller garage doors suit driveways in Galashiels where an up-and-over door would swing out into the space, because the curtain rolls straight up into a box.
Specifying roller garage doors for Galashiels
Options we specify for properties in Galashiels:
- Laths77 mm foam-filled aluminium for most single and double doors.
- 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 Galashiels
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Galashiels can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Galashiels before ordering
In Galashiels, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about roller garage doors in Galashiels
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.
Do you cover Galashiels?
Yes. Galashiels and the TD1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Scottish Borders.
Do I need permission for roller garage doors in Galashiels?
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 council before ordering; we can supply drawings.