Roller door types · CT1
Aluminium roller garage doors in Canterbury
If your garage in Canterbury has a tired up-and-over door or an old roller door, a new aluminium roller door is a straightforward replacement. We fit them in Kent, and the price includes taking away and disposing of the old door.
- Guide price
- from £895 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Canterbury, CT1 and CT2
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about aluminium roller garage doors in Canterbury?
- 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.
- Decide whether the garage is just for parking and storage, where single-skin laths may be enough, or used as a room, where insulated laths make more sense.
- On a newer estate, read your deeds for any covenant about garage door style or colour before you settle on a finish.
- Check there is roughly 75 to 100 mm of solid wall on each side of the opening for the aluminium guide rails to fix to.
How does it work in Canterbury?
Enter your opening sizes online and choose single-skin or insulated aluminium to see a guide price. It shows what's included, such as removal of your old door, so you know where you stand before anyone visits.
- 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 Canterbury?
| 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 Canterbury and nearby
If your garage is in Canterbury (CT1 and CT2), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Canterbury lies around 24 miles from Maidstone.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Whitstable (6 miles) and Herne Bay (7 miles).
Rules that apply in Canterbury
Planning
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission. Check first if your home is listed (listed building consent covers works that affect its character), sits in a conservation area with an Article 4 direction, or is on an estate where planning conditions or covenants control garage doors.
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.
Aluminium roller garage doors in Canterbury: questions
Can you remove my old garage door in Canterbury?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Canterbury address, along with standard fixings and making good to the reveals. If the frame or lintel needs work, we price it at the survey before you agree.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Canterbury?
Yes. Photos of the opening, the inside of the garage above the door and any existing door help us give a more useful guide price for Canterbury. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Canterbury?
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in England, and widening the opening needs building control approval. If you live in a listed building, a conservation area or on an estate with covenants or planning conditions, check before ordering.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Canterbury?
Most single domestic roller doors are fitted in a day once the door has been made, including removing the old door. Wider doors, conversions that need building work and jobs where power has to be run can take longer; the quote says what to expect.
Is single-skin aluminium enough for my garage?
It depends on how you use the space. For parking, bikes and garden tools, single-skin laths are often all you need. If you use the garage as a workshop, gym or utility area, or it sits beside or below living space, insulated laths reduce heat loss, draughts and noise and are worth the extra cost.
Can a manual aluminium roller door be made electric later?
Sometimes. A manual door can be converted to electric only if its curtain, barrel, box and guide rails are sound and compatible with a motor. If they aren't, we'll tell you at survey and price a new door instead. If you expect to want electric operation within a few years, it's usually simpler to choose it from the start.
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