Prices and costs
How much does a roller garage door cost?
An electric insulated aluminium roller garage door installed in the UK typically costs £1,895, with a realistic range of £1,700–£2,800 inc. VAT and fitting, against the standard 2290mm x 2250mm opening. Roller doors use a slatted curtain that winds onto a barrel above the opening, saving ceiling space compared with sectional or up-and-over doors.
Why roller doors sit mid-range
Roller doors are almost always sold electric with the operator built into the headbox, which is why the range starts higher than a manual up-and-over. The curtain is made of interlocking aluminium slats rather than a single panel, so repairs to individual slats are usually cheaper than repairing a sectional panel.
| Item | Headline | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Roller, electric insulated aluminium | £1,895 | £1,700–£2,800 |
Inc. VAT and installation, single door, reference opening 2290mm x 2250mm. London and the South East typically add 15–25%.
Questions people ask
- Are roller doors more expensive than up-and-over doors?
- Yes, typically. A roller door starts around £1,895 installed because it is almost always sold electric with the operator built in, whereas a basic manual steel up-and-over starts at £995 in the UK.
- Do roller doors need more headroom?
- Roller doors need a headbox above the opening, typically 250–400mm depending on the model, to house the barrel the curtain winds onto — check this against your available lintel space before ordering.
- Can a roller door be insulated?
- Yes, most UK roller doors sold today use foam-filled aluminium slats for insulation as standard, which is included in the £1,895 headline installed price above rather than being a separate upgrade.
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