Sizes, finishes and features · RM15

Made-to-measure roller garage doors in South Ockendon

For a made-to-measure roller door in South Ockendon, start with four measurements: width, height, headroom and side room. They give you a guide price online, and a free survey in Essex turns them into exact order sizes.

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Guide price: from £1,495 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: South Ockendon, RM15, RM20 and RM19
Area: Essex

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 South Ockendon?

Have your rough measurements to hand when you request a guide price, even though the door is built to the survey sizes.
Measure from the underside of the lintel to the ceiling or lowest obstruction, as that space decides the size and position of the box.
Note any piers, downpipes or meter boxes outside the opening that could affect a face-fixed door or box.
Measure the width at the top, middle and bottom of the opening, because older garages are often slightly out of square.

How does it work in South Ockendon?

At a free survey in South Ockendon, 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 South Ockendon?

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 South Ockendon and nearby

If your garage is in South Ockendon (RM15, RM20 and RM19), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, South Ockendon sits roughly 18 miles from Chelmsford.

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

Rules that apply in South Ockendon

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 South Ockendon: questions

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

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 South Ockendon garage so you can compare.

What do you check at a survey in RM15?

At a survey in RM15 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.

Is the survey in South Ockendon 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.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in South Ockendon?

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

Why might my measurements differ from the surveyor's?

Openings are rarely perfectly square, so width and height often vary by a few millimetres from one point to another. The surveyor measures at several points, checks the floor level and works to the figures the door must fit. Small differences from your own measurements are normal, and the written quote is based on the survey.

Can I choose the finish and extras on a made-to-measure door?

Yes. Alongside the sizes, you can choose the lath type, a RAL colour or woodgrain finish, vision or vent laths, and for electric doors extras such as a wireless keypad, smart app control or battery backup. Each choice is written into your quote with its price, so the door that's ordered matches exactly what you agreed.