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Roller door types · SW16

Manual roller garage doors in Streatham

Manual roller doors are the lowest-cost route to a roller garage door, and we can fit them in Streatham and throughout SW16. Each price includes removing your old roller or up-and-over door, and a free survey confirms the measurements first.

Guide price
from £895 inc VAT
First step
Free survey
Covers
Streatham, SW16, SW12 and SW17
White manual roller garage door with a centre lock on a detached brick garage at the end of a gravel driveComputer-generated image

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

How does it work in Streatham?

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.

  1. STEP 01

    Guide price

    Answer four quick questions online and see a price range for your opening.

  2. STEP 02

    Free survey

    We measure the opening, headroom, side room, lintel and power, and talk through options.

  3. STEP 03

    Written quote

    You get the price inc VAT, what is included and the payment stages in writing.

  4. 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 Streatham?

ItemGuide 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 Streatham and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Streatham, including SW16, SW12 and SW17, as part of our coverage in Greater London. Streatham is about 5 miles from Westminster.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Mitcham (2 miles) and Brixton (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Streatham

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.

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 Streatham: questions

How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Streatham?

Most single domestic roller doors are fitted in a day once the door has been made, including removing the old door. Wider doors, conversions that need building work and jobs where power has to be run can take longer; the quote says what to expect.

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

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 Streatham garage so you can compare.

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

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 Streatham?

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 Streatham. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

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.

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.

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Manual roller garage doors in Streatham

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