Roller door types · ML1
Aluminium roller garage doors in Motherwell
If your garage in Motherwell 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 Lanarkshire, and the price includes taking away and disposing of the old door.
- Guide price
- from £895 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Motherwell, ML1, ML4 and ML3
- Area
- Lanarkshire
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What should I know about aluminium roller garage doors in Motherwell?
- 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.
- 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.
- On a newer estate, read your deeds for any covenant about garage door style or colour before you settle on a finish.
- 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.
How does it work in Motherwell?
We then arrange a free survey at your home in Motherwell to measure the opening, headroom and side room and to check the lintel and power. You receive a written quote naming the exact door, lath and finish.
- 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 Motherwell?
| 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 Motherwell and nearby
We survey and fit roller garage doors across Motherwell, including ML1, ML4 and ML3, as part of our coverage in Lanarkshire. Motherwell is about 2 miles from Hamilton.
We also cover Hamilton (2 miles), Wishaw (3 miles) and Coatbridge (5 miles).
Rules that apply in Motherwell
Planning
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in Scotland. Listed building consent applies to listed buildings, and conservation-area controls, planning conditions or title conditions can restrict changes to how a garage looks, so check before ordering.
Powered door safety
Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.
Aluminium roller garage doors in Motherwell: questions
Is the survey in Motherwell 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 ML1?
At a survey in ML1 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.
Do you cover Motherwell?
Yes. Motherwell is part of the area we cover in Lanarkshire, including ML1, ML4 and ML3. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Motherwell?
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in Scotland, and widening the opening needs a building warrant. If you live in a listed building, a conservation area or on an estate with covenants or planning conditions, check before ordering.
Can an aluminium roller door replace an up-and-over door?
Yes. We remove the old up-and-over door and its frame, or keep the frame if it's sound, then check the lintel and reveals before fitting the box behind the lintel and the guides to the reveals. Without swing-out arms you may gain a little clear width. Extra work, such as a new lintel or building out the reveals, is priced on survey.
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.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.