Roller door types · CO1
Aluminium roller garage doors in Colchester
We cover Colchester and the CO1 postcode area for aluminium roller garage doors, from simple manual single-skin doors to insulated electric ones. Start with an online guide price, then book a free survey so we can confirm the measurements and the lath that suits your opening.
- Guide price
- from £895 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Colchester, CO1, CO2 and CO4
- Area
- Essex
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What should I know about aluminium roller garage doors in Colchester?
- Measure the space between the top of the opening and the ceiling, because the coiled curtain needs a box that is commonly around 205 to 300 mm deep or more.
- If you want an electric door, look for a socket or fused spur near the top of the opening where the control box will go.
- Check whether the garage floor is level across the opening, as the bottom rail of the curtain needs to sit evenly when the door closes.
- Think about whether the finish should match your windows, front door or fascias, since RAL colours and woodgrain are available as a priced extra.
How does it work in Colchester?
If you accept the quote, your fitting date is confirmed in writing, based on installer availability. Nothing is ordered until you have agreed the written quote.
- STEP 01
Guide price
Answer four quick questions online and see a price range for your opening.
- STEP 02
Free survey
We measure the opening, headroom, side room, lintel and power, and talk through options.
- STEP 03
Written quote
You get the price inc VAT, what is included and the payment stages in writing.
- STEP 04
Fitting day
Old door out, new door in, commissioned and handed over with the paperwork.
How much do aluminium roller garage doors cost in Colchester?
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric single-skin roller door, single up to 2.4 m | £1,195–£1,745 | £995.83–£1,454.17 + VAT |
| Manual roller door, single opening up to 2.4 m | £895–£1,295 | £745.83–£1,079.17 + VAT |
| Insulated electric roller door, single up to 2.4 m | £1,495–£2,295 | £1,245.83–£1,912.50 + VAT |
Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.
Covering Colchester and nearby
Colchester is within the area we cover in Essex. Homes in CO1, CO2 and CO4 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Colchester lies around 21 miles from Chelmsford.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Clacton-on-Sea, Witham and Maldon.
Rules that apply in Colchester
Electrics
An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and in England some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P, so it is done by a registered competent person or signed off by building control.
Structural work
Widening the opening, removing a central pier or fitting a new lintel is structural work that needs Building Regulations approval from building control before it starts.
Aluminium roller garage doors in Colchester: questions
Do you charge more for Colchester than other towns in Essex?
No. Guide prices are the same for Colchester as for anywhere else we cover in Essex. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.
Is the survey in Colchester really free?
Yes. For a new door, a replacement or a conversion, the survey is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. We measure the opening, check the lintel, headroom, side room and power, and send a written quote afterwards.
What do you check at a survey in CO1?
At a survey in CO1 we measure the width and height of the opening, the headroom above it for the roller box, the side room for the guide rails and the floor level. We also look at the lintel and where power can come from for an electric door.
How much do aluminium roller garage doors cost in Colchester?
Our guide price for aluminium roller garage doors is from £895 inc VAT. The figure for your garage depends on the opening size, the door specification and any extras, and is confirmed in a written quote after a free survey. The guide prices are the same in Colchester as elsewhere we cover.
Can I park right up to an aluminium roller door?
Yes. The curtain rises straight up into the box instead of tilting outwards like an up-and-over door, so you can park close to the opening and still open it fully. That is handy on a short drive, because nothing swings out over the space in front of the garage while the door is moving.
How much room does an aluminium roller door take up inside the garage?
Very little. The curtain coils onto a barrel in a box at the top of the opening, so there are no ceiling tracks and nothing hangs across the roof space. You lose some height at the top for the box and a narrow strip at each side for the guide rails, both of which we measure at survey.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.