Roller door types · TR18

Electric roller garage doors in Penzance

Electric roller doors suit garages in Penzance that you open every day, saving you lifting the door by hand in the rain. We survey and fit them in Cornwall, and the written quote lists every extra, from keypads to battery backup.

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Guide price: from £1,195 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Penzance, TR18 and TR20
Area: Cornwall

Anthracite electric roller garage door rolling up as a remote fob is pressed on the driveway

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What should I know about electric roller garage doors in Penzance?

Think about how everyone in the house will open the door, whether by remote fob, wall keypad, key switch or a phone app.
If the garage has no other way in, ask whether an external override or a battery backup unit would make sense for power cuts.
Find out whether there is a socket or fused spur near the top of the opening, since the motor's control box needs a power supply close by.
Make sure there's a clear spot on the wall inside the garage for the control box, away from shelving or anything stacked in the way.

How does it work in Penzance?

Next comes a free survey in Penzance, where we measure the opening and check the power supply, lintel and floor. You receive a written quote that lists any extras, such as a new fused spur or a keypad.

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 electric roller garage doors cost in Penzance?

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
Insulated electric roller door, single up to 2.4 m	£1,495–£2,295	£1,245.83–£1,912.50 + VAT
Electric single-skin roller door, double 3.0–4.0 m	£1,795–£2,595	£1,495.83–£2,162.50 + VAT

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

Covering Penzance and nearby

Our coverage in Cornwall includes Penzance and the TR18 and TR20 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Penzance is about 24 miles from Truro.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Camborne (12 miles) and Redruth (16 miles).

Rules that apply in Penzance

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.

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.

Electric roller garage doors in Penzance: questions

What do you check at a survey in TR18?

At a survey in TR18 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.

How much do electric roller garage doors cost in Penzance?

Our guide price for electric roller garage doors is from £1,195 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 Penzance as elsewhere we cover.

How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Penzance?

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 the survey in Penzance 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.

Why does my electric door start closing and then go back up?

That usually means a safety device thinks something is in the way. Check nothing is in the opening, wipe the photocell lenses and look for damage to the rubber safety edge on the bottom rail. If it keeps happening, stop using the door and ask for a repair visit, which is priced and agreed before anyone comes out.

Is an electric roller door safe around children and pets?

Treat it like any powered machine. Keep remote fobs out of children's reach, don't let anyone walk or play under the door while it's moving, and only operate it when you can see the opening is clear. The safety devices are a backstop, not a substitute for watching the door, so test them monthly.