Sizes, finishes and features · SE28

Made-to-measure roller garage doors in Thamesmead

We can fit made-to-measure roller garage doors in Thamesmead and across SE28, from narrow single openings to wide doubles of about 5.5 m. Guide prices are set by width band, and the door itself is built to your exact surveyed sizes.

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Guide price: from £1,495 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Thamesmead, SE28, SE2 and SE18
Area: Greater London

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 Thamesmead?

Check the clear wall either side of the opening, since the guide rails typically need around 75 to 100 mm each side.
Check the height at both sides and in the middle, since an uneven floor can make one side of the opening taller than the other.
Look for pipes, cables or lights near the top of the opening inside, because they may need moving to make room for the box.
Read the sizes, fitting position and box position in your written quote carefully, because that's what the door will be made to.

How does it work in Thamesmead?

Enter your rough measurements in the online quote tool to see a guide price for your width band. That figure already covers fitting and disposal of the door you're replacing.

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 Thamesmead?

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 Thamesmead and nearby

If your garage is in Thamesmead (SE28, SE2 and SE18), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Thamesmead is about 11 miles from Westminster.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Woolwich, Barking and Welling.

Rules that apply in Thamesmead

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 Thamesmead: questions

Do you cover Thamesmead?

Yes. Thamesmead is part of the area we cover in Greater London, including SE28, SE2 and SE18. 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 Thamesmead?

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 Thamesmead garage so you can compare.

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

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 Thamesmead?

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 Thamesmead. 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.

Can I order a made-to-measure door without a survey?

We don't order doors from customer measurements alone. The door is built to sizes taken at our free survey, where we also check the lintel, headroom, floor and power. That way, if the door doesn't fit, getting the sizes right is our job, not yours. Your own measurements are still useful for the online guide price before the survey.