Roller door types · SM1

Manual roller garage doors in Sutton

For a garage in Sutton without electrics, a manual roller door works by hand, with springs in the barrel balancing the curtain. We survey and fit them in Greater London, from single openings up to doubles of 4 m wide.

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Guide price: from £895 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Sutton, SM1, SM2 and SM3
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 Sutton?

Measure the headroom above the opening, as the coiled curtain still needs a box at the top even without a motor.
Bear in mind that manual doors suit narrower openings best, and wider curtains get heavier to lift even with spring assistance.
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.

How does it work in Sutton?

We then book a free survey in Sutton 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 Sutton?

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 Sutton and nearby

If your garage is in Sutton (SM1, SM2 and SM3), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Sutton is about 11 miles from Westminster.

Other places close to Sutton that we cover include Carshalton, Banstead and Ewell.

Rules that apply in Sutton

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 Sutton: questions

Do you cover Sutton?

Yes. Sutton is part of the area we cover in Greater London, including SM1, SM2 and SM3. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Is the survey in Sutton really free?

Yes. For a new door, a replacement or a conversion, the survey is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. We measure the opening, check the lintel, headroom, side room and power, and send a written quote afterwards.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Sutton?

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

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

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 Sutton garage so you can compare.

Can a manual roller door be converted to electric later?

Only if the existing door is right for it. A manual-to-electric conversion needs the curtain, barrel, box and guides to be sound and compatible with a tubular motor, and a power supply has to be added near the box. We check all of this at a free survey. If the door isn't suitable, we'll tell you plainly and price a new electric door.

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.