Roller door types · OX1
Aluminium roller garage doors in Oxford
If your garage in Oxford 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 Oxfordshire, and the price includes taking away and disposing of the old door.
- Guide price
- from £895 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Oxford, OX1, OX2 and OX3
- Area
- Oxfordshire
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What should I know about aluminium roller garage doors in Oxford?
- Look at the lintel above the opening for cracks or sagging, because any repair or replacement is structural work that is priced separately on survey.
- 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.
- On a newer estate, read your deeds for any covenant about garage door style or colour before you settle on a finish.
How does it work in Oxford?
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 Oxford?
| 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 Oxford and nearby
If your garage is in Oxford (OX1, OX2 and OX3), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Abingdon (6 miles) and Didcot (10 miles).
Rules that apply in Oxford
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.
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 Oxford: questions
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Oxford?
That depends on how often you use the garage. An electric door opens from the car with a remote and has safety devices fitted, while a manual door costs less and suits occasional use. We price both for your Oxford garage so you can compare.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Oxford?
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.
Can I get a price for Oxford without anyone visiting?
Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.
What do you check at a survey in OX1?
At a survey in OX1 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.
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 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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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.