What are industrial roller shutter doors?
Big openings mean big forces. The curtain, guides and barrel are sized for the width and the wind on that elevation, and the motor is chosen for the duty cycle, so a door that opens fifty times a shift is built differently from one that opens twice a day.
Insulated doors keep heated warehouses and workshops warmer and reduce condensation; single-skin steel suits unheated stores, farm buildings and secure compounds. Vision laths and wicket-free designs are available.
Safety equipment is part of the specification: safety edges, photocells, and controls placed where the operator can see the door. We commission the door and hand over the settings and maintenance advice.
Which options can you choose?
- CurtainSingle-skin galvanised steel, insulated, or with vision laths.
- DriveDirect-drive industrial gear motor with chain or hand-crank emergency operation.
- ControlsHold-to-run, push-button, pull cord, radar, loop or remote.
- WindWind hooks or bars in the laths for exposed openings.
Typical specification
| Typical opening | 3,000–8,000 mm wide, up to around 7,000 mm high |
|---|---|
| Standard | BS EN 13241 product, safety in use to BS EN 12453 |
| Motor | 3-phase or single-phase industrial gear motor |
| Lead time | usually 3–6 weeks from survey |
How much do industrial roller shutter doors cost?
| Industrial roller shutter doors | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Loading door around 4,000 × 4,500 mm, steel, electric | £3,295 – £5,995 | £3,955 – £7,195 |
| Insulated door around 4,000 × 4,500 mm, electric | £4,495 – £7,995 | £5,395 – £9,595 |
| Large opening over 6,000 mm wide | £6,995 – £13,995 | £8,395 – £16,795 |
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?
- Workplace safety: Powered doors in workplaces must be safe to use and kept maintained; that includes working safety edges or photocells and regular servicing.
- Lifting and access: Large doors are installed with suitable access equipment and a site-specific method statement.
- Power supply: Industrial motors may need a 3-phase supply or a dedicated circuit; we confirm what is on site at survey.
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 industrial roller shutter doors
How much does an industrial roller door cost?
A typical 4 × 4.5 m electric steel door is around £3,295–£5,995 plus VAT, supplied and fitted. Insulated doors, larger openings and high-duty motors cost more.
Should I choose insulated or single-skin?
Insulated if the building is heated or you get condensation; single-skin steel for unheated stores, farms and compounds.
How often should an industrial door be serviced?
Most busy doors are serviced every six months, quieter doors annually, so the safety devices and motor are checked regularly.
Can you replace a door in a working warehouse?
Yes. We plan the work to keep the bay out of action for as short a time as possible, often a single day for a like-for-like door.
