Roller door types · ME4

Manual roller garage doors in Chatham

Need a simple manual roller garage door in Chatham? We supply and fit spring-assisted single-skin doors in Kent, 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: Chatham, ME4, ME7 and ME1
Area: Kent

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 Chatham?

Measure the headroom above the opening, as the coiled curtain still needs a box at the top even without a motor.
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.
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.

How does it work in Chatham?

We then book a free survey in Chatham 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 Chatham?

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 Chatham and nearby

Our coverage in Kent includes Chatham and the ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. For reference, Chatham sits roughly 8 miles from Maidstone.

Other places close to Chatham that we cover include Rochester, Gillingham and Strood.

Rules that apply in Chatham

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 Chatham: questions

Is the survey in Chatham 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 have insulated laths on a manual roller door?

Our manual doors use single-skin aluminium laths, and the insulated doors in our price list are electric. So if a warmer, quieter garage is what you're after, you'd be looking at an insulated electric door. Compare the two price bands for your width and think about how you use the space before deciding whether the extra cost is worth it.

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.