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Coloured and woodgrain roller garage doors in Ilford

If your home in Ilford is listed, in a conservation area or on an estate with covenants, check what's allowed before choosing a colour. Once you know, we can price and fit the door in Greater London.

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Guide price: from £990 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Ilford, IG1, IG2 and IG3
Area: Greater London

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

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

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.
Decide whether you want the guide rails and box in the same finish, especially if the box will be face-fitted outside.
Ask whether the colour you want is in the manufacturer's range, because colours outside it are priced separately on survey.

How does it work in Ilford?

At a free survey in Ilford, 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 Ilford?

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 Ilford and nearby

We take enquiries from across Ilford, from IG1 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Ilford sits roughly 10 miles from Westminster.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from East Ham, Barking and Becontree.

Rules that apply in Ilford

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 Ilford: questions

Can you remove my old garage door in Ilford?

Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Ilford 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 get a price for Ilford 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 Ilford?

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 Ilford garage so you can compare.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Ilford?

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 Ilford. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Can I have different colours on the inside and outside of the door?

That depends on what the manufacturer offers for the door you choose, because the finish options for the inside face of the curtain vary from one model to another. Tell us at the survey if the inside colour matters to you, for example on an integral garage you use as a utility space, and we'll confirm it in writing.

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.