Garage door installation
UK garage door installation covers fitting a new roller, sectional, up-and-over or side-hinged door to an existing opening, including removal of the old door where needed. A site survey confirms the exact opening size, headroom and side room before a firm price is given, since a genuine quote depends on those measurements.
Choosing a door type
The right door type depends on your opening's headroom and side room, how the door will be used, and budget. Our door type comparison and the individual garage door type guides cover the trade-offs between roller, sectional, up-and-over and side-hinged in plain terms — worth reading before a survey so you know what to ask.
Why a site survey comes before a firm price
Every price shown on this site is quoted against a standard 2290mm × 2250mm reference opening. Real openings vary — older properties in particular often have non-standard widths, restricted headroom, or a sloped threshold — so a firm, binding price needs a site survey to confirm the actual opening and any access considerations before installation is booked.
What is included
A typical installation includes removal and disposal of the existing door and frame where applicable, fitting the new door and frame, and — for electric doors — fitting the operator and safety photocells to BS EN 12453:2017+A1:2021. Confirm exactly what is included in your written quote before work starts.
What it costs
See our garage door installation cost guide for realistic installed price ranges inc. VAT by door type, or the individual price pages for roller, sectional, up-and-over and double doors.
Questions people ask
- How long does garage door installation take?
- A straightforward single-door replacement against a standard opening is often completed in a day. Bespoke openings, structural alterations, or doors needing made-to-measure sizing take longer — your quote will confirm an expected timeframe.
- Do you remove my old garage door?
- Yes, removal and disposal of the existing door and frame is typically included in an installation quote — confirm this is included when you receive your written quote.
- Can you fit a door to a non-standard opening?
- Yes. A site survey measures your actual opening, headroom and side room, and a door is specified or made to measure accordingly where the opening does not match the standard reference size.
- How much does a new garage door cost installed?
- It depends on door type, size and spec — see the garage door installation cost guide for typical UK ranges, or request a free quote for a price based on your actual opening.
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