Roller door types · CT17
Manual roller garage doors in Dover
For a garage in Dover without electrics, a manual roller door works by hand, with springs in the barrel balancing the curtain. We survey and fit them in Kent, from single openings up to doubles of 4 m wide.
- Guide price
- from £895 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Dover, CT17 and CT16
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about manual roller garage doors in Dover?
- 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.
- Bear in mind that manual doors suit narrower openings best, and wider curtains get heavier to lift even with spring assistance.
- Think about who will open the door and how often, since a manual curtain has to be lifted and pulled down by hand every time.
How does it work in Dover?
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 Dover?
| 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 Dover and nearby
If your garage is in Dover (CT17 and CT16), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Dover is about 36 miles from Maidstone.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Folkestone (7 miles) and Deal (8 miles).
Rules that apply in Dover
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 Dover: questions
Do you charge more for Dover than other towns in Kent?
No. Guide prices are the same for Dover as for anywhere else we cover in Kent. 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.
How much do manual roller garage doors cost in Dover?
Our guide price for manual roller garage doors is from £895 inc VAT. The figure for your garage depends on the opening size, the door specification and any extras, and is confirmed in a written quote after a free survey. The guide prices are the same in Dover as elsewhere we cover.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Dover?
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 Dover. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Is the survey in Dover 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 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.
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.
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