Sizes, finishes and features · RM17

Low-headroom roller garage doors in Grays

For garages in Grays 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 Essex 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: Grays, RM17, RM16 and RM20
Area: Essex

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 Grays?

Consider where the power supply would reach the motor if the box ends up under the lintel or on the outside wall.
Remember that taller doors and larger laths both need bigger boxes, which affects what will fit in a tight space.
Ask to see the clear opening height you would keep with each box position before you settle on one.
If your home is on a newer estate, read your deeds for any covenant that covers changes to the front of the garage.

How does it work in Grays?

Once you accept the quote, your fitting date is confirmed in writing, depending on installer availability. On the day, the box is fixed exactly where the quote says.

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 Grays?

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 Grays and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Grays, including RM17, RM16 and RM20, as part of our coverage in Essex. Grays is about 19 miles from Chelmsford.

Other places close to Grays that we cover include South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford.

Rules that apply in Grays

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 Grays: questions

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

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.

Do you cover Grays?

Yes. Grays is part of the area we cover in Essex, including RM17, RM16 and RM20. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 Grays 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.

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.

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.