Prices and costs
Are garage door prices higher in London?
Yes. Garage door installation prices in London and the South East typically run 15–25% higher than the UK average due to higher labour and travel costs. Repair labour rates also rise, from a UK average of £40–£60 per hour to £60–£90 per hour in London and the South East.
Why the gap exists
The uplift reflects higher installer overheads, congestion charging, parking and travel time in and around London, rather than a different product being fitted. A £1,895 electric roller door quoted nationally could reasonably land at £2,180–£2,370 once the regional uplift is applied.
| Item | UK average | London/South East |
|---|---|---|
| New door installation | Baseline | +15–25% |
| Repair labour rate | £40–£60/hr | £60–£90/hr |
Inc. VAT. Uplift applies to labour-heavy work more than to the door unit itself.
Questions people ask
- Does the London uplift apply to the door itself or just labour?
- It applies to the whole installed price, since installer travel time, congestion charges and overheads are typically built into the day rate rather than itemised separately, but the effect is proportionally larger on labour-heavy jobs.
- Is call-out pricing also higher in London?
- Yes, London and South East repair labour typically runs £60–£90 per hour against a UK average of £40–£60, so a repair with the same parts cost will still come out more expensive in London.
- Are there UK regions cheaper than the national average?
- Regions outside London and the South East generally sit at or below the national average figures quoted across our price pages, since the 15–25% uplift is specific to the higher-cost South East corner of the UK.
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