Sizes, finishes and features · BH2

Low-headroom roller garage doors in Bournemouth

For garages in Bournemouth with pipes, joists or lights near the top of the opening, the box position needs planning. We check all of this at a free survey in Dorset and set out the agreed position in a written quote.

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Guide price: from £1,195 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Bournemouth, BH2, BH4 and BH1
Area: Dorset

Inside a garage, a compact roller box fitted tight under the ceiling above a grey roller door

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What should I know about low-headroom roller garage doors in Bournemouth?

Check the height of what you park, including roof bars or a roof box, before choosing to fit the box under the lintel.
Measure from the underside of the lintel to the ceiling or lowest obstruction inside, because that figure decides where the box can go.
If your home is on a newer estate, read your deeds for any covenant that covers changes to the front of the garage.
Look for pipes, cables, lights or joists just above the opening, as moving one may free up room for the box behind the lintel.

How does it work in Bournemouth?

A free survey in Bournemouth then measures the headroom accurately and looks at the box positions that would work. Your written quote states the position chosen and any extra work.

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 low-headroom roller garage doors cost in Bournemouth?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex 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, single up to 2.4 m	£1,195–£1,745	£995.83–£1,454.17 + VAT

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

Covering Bournemouth and nearby

Bournemouth is within the area we cover in Dorset. Homes in BH2, BH4 and BH1 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Bournemouth lies around 24 miles from Dorchester.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Christchurch (4 miles) and Poole (5 miles).

Rules that apply in Bournemouth

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.

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.

Low-headroom roller garage doors in Bournemouth: questions

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

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 Bournemouth garage so you can compare.

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

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.

Do you charge more for Bournemouth than other towns in Dorset?

No. Guide prices are the same for Bournemouth as for anywhere else we cover in Dorset. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.

Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Bournemouth?

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 a smaller lath reduce the box size?

Lath size is one of the things that decides box size, because larger laths make a bigger roll. On narrower doors a smaller lath can help where headroom is tight. On wider doors, though, larger laths add the rigidity the curtain needs, so there's a balance to strike. We recommend the lath at survey based on your width, height and headroom.

Is there any garage where a roller door won't fit?

Occasionally an opening has no headroom inside, no wall above it outside for a face-fitted box, and too little height to lose any under the lintel. There can still be options, such as altering the lintel, which is priced on survey. If we can't find a sensible solution, we'll tell you plainly rather than fit something that won't work.