Roller door types · SW2

Manual roller garage doors in Brixton

Swapping a worn-out door on a garage in Brixton for a manual roller door is a straightforward job. We can fit anywhere in SW2, and the written quote confirms the door, finish and lock before anything is ordered.

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Guide price: from £895 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Brixton, SW2, SW9 and SW8
Area: Greater London

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 Brixton?

Ask how the bottom-rail lock works and where the keys will be kept, since the lock is what secures a closed manual door.
Check the floor across the opening is level, because the bottom rail needs to sit evenly for the lock to engage properly.
Check whether the garage has power, because a manual door needs none, while converting to electric later would need a supply near the box.
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.

How does it work in Brixton?

When you accept the quote, we confirm your fitting date in writing, based on installer availability. Nothing is ordered until the written quote has been agreed.

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 Brixton?

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 Brixton and nearby

We take enquiries from across Brixton, from SW2 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Brixton sits roughly 2 miles from Westminster.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Peckham, Pimlico and Battersea.

Rules that apply in Brixton

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.

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.

Manual roller garage doors in Brixton: questions

Can you remove my old garage door in Brixton?

Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Brixton 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.

Can I get a price for Brixton 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.

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

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 Brixton garage so you can compare.

Do you charge more for Brixton than other towns in Greater London?

No. Guide prices are the same for Brixton as for anywhere else we cover in Greater London. 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.