Sizes, finishes and features · EH22

Low-headroom roller garage doors in Dalkeith

For garages in Dalkeith 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians 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: Dalkeith, EH22, EH19 and EH18
Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians

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 Dalkeith?

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.
Think about how a visible face-fitted box would look on the front of your home before choosing that position.
Remember that taller doors and larger laths both need bigger boxes, which affects what will fit in a tight space.

How does it work in Dalkeith?

A free survey in Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith?

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 Dalkeith and nearby

Dalkeith is within the area we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Homes in EH22, EH19 and EH18 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Dalkeith sits roughly 6 miles from Edinburgh.

We also cover Musselburgh (3 miles), Edinburgh (6 miles) and Penicuik (8 miles).

Rules that apply in Dalkeith

Structural work

Structural alterations, such as widening the opening or fitting a new lintel, need a building warrant from the local authority before work 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 Dalkeith: questions

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

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

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

Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in Scotland, and widening the opening needs a building warrant. 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 Dalkeith 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.

Do you charge more for Dalkeith than other towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

No. Guide prices are the same for Dalkeith as for anywhere else we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians. 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.

Can I move pipes or a light to make room for the box?

Sometimes that's the simplest answer. If a pipe, cable or light fitting sits just where the box needs to go, moving it may let the box go behind the lintel in the usual way. Any electrical changes should be made by a qualified electrician. We'll point out obstructions at survey and include any work we're doing in the written quote.

Does a face-fitted roller box look out of place?

It's a matter of taste. A face-fitted box sits on the front of the wall above the opening, so it's visible, but it can be finished to match the curtain, and it avoids losing height under the lintel. If you live on a newer estate or in a conservation area, check any covenants or planning restrictions first.