Roller door types · TR18

Manual roller garage doors in Penzance

Need a simple manual roller garage door in Penzance? We supply and fit spring-assisted single-skin doors in Cornwall, with no power supply needed, and you can see a guide price for your opening online before booking a free survey.

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Guide price: from £895 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Penzance, TR18 and TR20
Area: Cornwall

White manual roller garage door with a centre lock on a detached brick garage at the end of a gravel drive

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What should I know about manual roller garage doors in Penzance?

Check whether the garage has power, because a manual door needs none, while converting to electric later would need a supply near the box.
Ask how the bottom-rail lock works and where the keys will be kept, since the lock is what secures a closed manual door.
Measure the headroom above the opening, as the coiled curtain still needs a box at the top even without a motor.
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.

How does it work in Penzance?

We then book a free survey in Penzance 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 Penzance?

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 Penzance and nearby

Penzance is within the area we cover in Cornwall. Homes in TR18 and TR20 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Penzance sits roughly 24 miles from Truro.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Camborne (12 miles) and Redruth (16 miles).

Rules that apply in Penzance

Electrics

An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and in England some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P, so it is done by a registered competent person or signed off by building control.

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 Penzance: questions

Do you cover Penzance?

Yes. Penzance is part of the area we cover in Cornwall, including TR18 and TR20. 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 Penzance?

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 Penzance garage so you can compare.

Do you charge more for Penzance than other towns in Cornwall?

No. Guide prices are the same for Penzance as for anywhere else we cover in Cornwall. 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.

Can you remove my old garage door in Penzance?

Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Penzance address, along with standard fixings and making good to the reveals. If the frame or lintel needs work, we price it at the survey before you agree.

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.

Do manual roller doors need servicing?

They need less attention than an electric door, but basic care still helps. Keep the guide rails free of leaves and grit, and only use the lubricant the manufacturer recommends, as many doors shouldn't have oil on the guides. If the door becomes heavy to lift, drops on its own or runs unevenly, stop using it and ask for a visit, priced and agreed beforehand.