Sizes, finishes and features · DA16

Low-headroom roller garage doors in Welling

For garages in Welling 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 Greater London 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: Welling, DA16, DA6 and DA15
Area: Greater London

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 Welling?

Look for pipes, cables, lights or joists just above the opening, as moving one may free up room for the box behind the lintel.
Remember that taller doors and larger laths both need bigger boxes, which affects what will fit in a tight space.
Think about how a visible face-fitted box would look on the front of your home before choosing that position.
Ask to see the clear opening height you would keep with each box position before you settle on one.

How does it work in Welling?

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 Welling?

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 Welling and nearby

Welling is within the area we cover in Greater London. Homes in DA16, DA6 and DA15 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Welling sits roughly 11 miles from Westminster.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Bexleyheath (2 miles) and Bexley (2 miles).

Rules that apply in Welling

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 Welling: questions

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

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 I message you a photo of my garage in Welling?

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

Can you remove my old garage door in Welling?

Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Welling 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.

Do you cover Welling?

Yes. Welling is part of the area we cover in Greater London, including DA16, DA6 and DA15. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Is an insulated door possible with low headroom?

Often, yes. Insulated laths make a larger roll than single-skin laths of the same height, so the box is bigger. If that box won't fit behind the lintel, it can go under the lintel or in front of the wall. We'll show you the clear height you'd keep with each option, so you can decide whether insulation is worth the trade-off.

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.