Roller door types · CB2
Manual roller garage doors in Cambridge
For a garage in Cambridge without electrics, a manual roller door works by hand, with springs in the barrel balancing the curtain. We survey and fit them in Cambridgeshire, from single openings up to doubles of 4 m wide.
- Guide price
- from £895 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Cambridge, CB2 and CB4
- Area
- Cambridgeshire
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What should I know about manual roller garage doors in Cambridge?
- If the door is for a lock-up or garage court, list each opening separately, as every door is measured and priced for its own opening.
- Look at the reveals on each side for solid masonry, because the guide rails need roughly 75 to 100 mm of wall to fix to.
- Check the floor across the opening is level, because the bottom rail needs to sit evenly for the lock to engage properly.
- Ask how the bottom-rail lock works and where the keys will be kept, since the lock is what secures a closed manual door.
How does it work in Cambridge?
We then book a free survey in Cambridge to measure the headroom and side room and to check the lintel and floor. You get a written quote showing the door, finish and total price with VAT.
- 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 manual roller garage doors cost in Cambridge?
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Manual roller door, single opening up to 2.4 m | £895–£1,295 | £745.83–£1,079.17 + VAT |
| Manual roller door, wide single 2.4–3.0 m | £1,095–£1,545 | £912.50–£1,287.50 + VAT |
| Manual roller door, double 3.0–4.0 m | £1,395–£1,995 | £1,162.50–£1,662.50 + VAT |
Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.
Covering Cambridge and nearby
We take enquiries from across Cambridge, from CB2 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered.
We also cover Ely (15 miles), Huntingdon (16 miles) and St Neots (16 miles).
Rules that apply in Cambridge
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.
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.
Manual roller garage doors in Cambridge: questions
How much do manual roller garage doors cost in Cambridge?
Our guide price for manual roller garage doors is from £895 inc VAT. The figure for your garage depends on the opening size, the door specification and any extras, and is confirmed in a written quote after a free survey. The guide prices are the same in Cambridge as elsewhere we cover.
Can I get a price for Cambridge without anyone visiting?
Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Do you charge more for Cambridge than other towns in Cambridgeshire?
No. Guide prices are the same for Cambridge as for anywhere else we cover in Cambridgeshire. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.
Is a manual roller door a good fit for a garage court or lock-up?
Often, yes. Manual roller doors are practical for private garage courts and lock-ups owned by landlords, residents' associations or management companies, especially where individual garages have no power. We can survey and price several doors together, and each opening is measured separately so every door is made for its own opening.
Can I fit a manual roller door to a garage with no electricity?
Yes, and that's one of its main advantages. A manual door needs no motor, no control box and no power supply, so it suits detached garages, lock-ups and outbuildings without electrics. If you want an electric door there later, a qualified electrician would need to provide a fused spur, which adds cost and depends on getting a supply to the garage.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.