Sizes, finishes and features · DT1

Coloured and woodgrain roller garage doors in Dorchester

Colour choice for a garage door in Dorchester starts with the manufacturer's standard finishes, then RAL colours and woodgrain as a priced extra. We survey and fit throughout DT1, with your chosen colour written into the quote.

Get my guide price Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £990 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Dorchester, DT1 and DT2
Area: Dorset

Golden oak woodgrain roller garage door on a Cotswold stone garage beside a cottage

Computer-generated image

What should I know about coloured and woodgrain roller garage doors in Dorchester?

Check with your local planning authority before changing colour if your home is listed or in a conservation area.
Look through the paperwork for your windows or front door, because the RAL code is the most reliable way to match the colour.
Remember that a large flat door can make a colour look slightly different from the same shade on a narrow window frame.
Think about the inside face of the door if the garage is integral or used as a room, since finishes can differ by side.

How does it work in Dorchester?

At a free survey in Dorchester, we measure the opening and confirm the finish, including the guides and box. Your written quote records the colour by name or RAL code.

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 coloured and woodgrain roller garage doors cost in Dorchester?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Manual roller door, single, in a RAL colour or woodgrain finish	£990–£1,540	£825–£1,283.33 + VAT
RAL colour or woodgrain finish (added to a new door)	£95–£245	£79.17–£204.17 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Dorchester and nearby

Our coverage in Dorset includes Dorchester and the DT1 and DT2 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Weymouth (7 miles) and Poole (20 miles).

Rules that apply in Dorchester

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.

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.

Coloured and woodgrain roller garage doors in Dorchester: questions

Do you cover Dorchester?

Yes. Dorchester is part of the area we cover in Dorset, including DT1 and DT2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

How much do coloured and woodgrain roller garage doors cost in Dorchester?

Our guide price for coloured and woodgrain roller garage doors is from £990 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 Dorchester as elsewhere we cover.

Can I get a price for Dorchester 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.

Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Dorchester?

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 Dorchester garage so you can compare.

Does a woodgrain roller door need treating like real timber?

No. A woodgrain finish is a wood effect on aluminium or steel laths, so it doesn't need staining, oiling or varnishing like timber. Clean it as the manufacturer recommends and keep the guide rails free of debris. Manufacturer's warranty terms for the door and its finish are set out in writing in your quote.

Will the guide rails and box match the door colour?

It's worth asking at the survey. On most fittings the box sits inside the garage, but the guide rails can be visible from outside, and a face-fitted box is fully on show. Finish options for the guides and box depend on the door model, so tell us what you'd like and the quote will state exactly what's included.