What are high-speed roller doors?
High-speed doors are used between areas inside a building and on external openings with heavy forklift and pedestrian traffic. They are triggered by radar, induction loops, pull cords or buttons, and close automatically behind the traffic.
Many designs have a self-repairing curtain that pops out of the guides on impact and re-feeds itself on the next cycle, which saves downtime when a forklift clips it.
Because they cycle so often, high-speed doors need good safety devices, typically light curtains, and regular servicing.
Which options can you choose?
- CurtainPVC fabric with vision panels; insulated versions for cold stores.
- ActivationRadar, induction loop, pull cord, push-button or interlock with another door.
- LocationInternal, or external with wind-rated construction.
Typical specification
| Speed | opens at up to around 1–2 m per second, depending on the door |
|---|---|
| Safety | light curtain and safety edge |
| Lead time | usually 4–8 weeks from survey |
How much do high-speed roller doors cost?
| High-speed roller doors | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Internal fabric door around 3,000 × 3,500 mm | £5,995 – £9,995 | £7,195 – £11,995 |
| External wind-rated fabric door | £8,995 – £15,995 | £10,795 – £19,195 |
| Cold-store insulated high-speed door | £11,995 – £22,995 | £14,395 – £27,595 |
Guide prices, per door, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Every price is fixed in writing after a survey. See all roller shutter prices or use the quote tool for a guide range for your size.
What should you check before ordering?
- Safety: Light curtains and activation zones are commissioned on site so the door cannot close on people or vehicles in the opening.
- Maintenance: High cycle counts mean more frequent servicing than ordinary roller doors.
How does the process work?
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: what it is for, rough sizes and a few photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, check fixings and power, and talk through options.
Fixed written price
You get a clear quotation with the product, controls, fitting and lead time. Nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
The shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated, with the manufacturer's documents left with you.
Questions about high-speed roller doors
Why use a high-speed door instead of a roller shutter?
Where a door opens many times an hour, a fast door is only open while traffic passes, which saves energy and keeps areas separate.
What happens if a forklift hits it?
Many fabric doors have a self-repairing curtain that comes out of the guides on impact and re-feeds on the next cycle.
Can high-speed doors be used outside?
Yes, with wind-rated construction for the exposure of the opening.
