Sizes, finishes and features · CA28

Made-to-measure roller garage doors in Whitehaven

Every roller garage door we fit in Whitehaven is built to the measurements taken at your free survey. Enter rough sizes online for a guide price, and we'll measure properly in Cumbria before anything is ordered.

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Guide price: from £1,495 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Whitehaven, CA28 and CA24
Area: Cumbria

Surveyor measuring the width of an empty garage opening with a tape measure

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What should I know about made-to-measure roller garage doors in Whitehaven?

Have your rough measurements to hand when you request a guide price, even though the door is built to the survey sizes.
Check the clear wall either side of the opening, since the guide rails typically need around 75 to 100 mm each side.
Look for pipes, cables or lights near the top of the opening inside, because they may need moving to make room for the box.
Note any piers, downpipes or meter boxes outside the opening that could affect a face-fixed door or box.

How does it work in Whitehaven?

At a free survey in Whitehaven, we take the exact measurements the door will be built to and check the lintel, floor and power. The written quote records the sizes, positions and finish.

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 made-to-measure roller garage doors cost in Whitehaven?

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
Insulated electric roller door, double 3.0–4.0 m	£2,195–£3,295	£1,829.17–£2,745.83 + VAT

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

Covering Whitehaven and nearby

We take enquiries from across Whitehaven, from CA28 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Whitehaven is about 35 miles from Carlisle.

Rules that apply in Whitehaven

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.

Planning

Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission. Check first if your home is listed (listed building consent covers works that affect its character), sits in a conservation area with an Article 4 direction, or is on an estate where planning conditions or covenants control garage doors.

Made-to-measure roller garage doors in Whitehaven: questions

What do you check at a survey in CA28?

At a survey in CA28 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.

Do you cover Whitehaven?

Yes. Whitehaven is part of the area we cover in Cumbria, including CA28 and CA24. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 Whitehaven garage so you can compare.

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

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

Is a made-to-measure door more expensive than a standard size?

Our prices are set in width bands, and the door within each band is built to your measured sizes. The guide price changes when an opening moves into a wider band, or when it needs work beyond the door itself, such as a new lintel or building out the reveals. That extra work is priced on survey and shown on its own line in your written quote.

What if my opening is narrower than a typical garage door?

Narrow openings are fine, because the door is built to your width. Side room is the main thing to check, since each guide rail needs some clear wall beside the opening. If the opening is narrow and you'd like as much clear width as possible, we'll explain how each fitting position affects the space you'll have for the car.