Sizes, finishes and features · PO31

Made-to-measure roller garage doors in Cowes

Garage openings in Cowes come in all sorts of sizes, which is why each door is made to measure. We survey, supply and fit throughout PO31, and the written quote sets out the exact sizes your door will be built to. Travel to Cowes is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything.

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Guide price: from £1,495 inc VAT
First step: Survey arranged individually
Covers: Cowes, PO31 and PO32
Area: Isle of Wight

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 Cowes?

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.
Measure from the underside of the lintel to the ceiling or lowest obstruction, as that space decides the size and position of the box.
Look for pipes, cables or lights near the top of the opening inside, because they may need moving to make room for the box.

How does it work in Cowes?

When you accept the quote, the door is ordered to those sizes and your fitting date is confirmed in writing. The date depends on installer availability.

STEP 01
Guide price
Answer four quick questions online and see a price range for your opening.
STEP 02
Survey
Arranged individually because of travel; any travel charge is confirmed in writing before booking.
STEP 03
Written quote
You get the price inc VAT, including any travel cost, 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 Cowes?

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 Cowes

We can cover Cowes, but work here is arranged individually: any travel cost is shown in your written quote before you agree to anything. Cowes is about 4 miles from Newport.

Rules that apply in Cowes

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 Cowes: questions

How much do made-to-measure roller garage doors cost in Cowes?

Our guide price for made-to-measure roller garage doors is from £1,495 inc VAT. The door price depends on the opening size, the specification and any extras. Travel to Cowes is priced individually and shown in your written quote before you agree to anything.

How do surveys work in Cowes?

Surveys in Cowes are arranged individually because of travel. Any travel charge is confirmed in writing before the survey is booked, so you know the full cost before anyone comes out, and there is no obligation to go ahead with the quote.

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

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.

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

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 Cowes garage so you can compare.

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 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.