Roller door types · CT20

Manual roller garage doors in Folkestone

Need a simple manual roller garage door in Folkestone? 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: Folkestone, CT20, CT19 and CT18
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 Folkestone?

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.
Check whether the garage has power, because a manual door needs none, while converting to electric later would need a supply near the box.
Check the floor across the opening is level, because the bottom rail needs to sit evenly for the lock to engage properly.
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 Folkestone?

We then book a free survey in Folkestone 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 Folkestone?

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 Folkestone and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Folkestone, including CT20, CT19 and CT18, as part of our coverage in Kent. Folkestone is about 31 miles from Maidstone.

Other places close to Folkestone that we cover include Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal.

Rules that apply in Folkestone

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 Folkestone: questions

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

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 Folkestone garage so you can compare.

Is the survey in Folkestone 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.

What do you check at a survey in CT20?

At a survey in CT20 we measure the width and height of the opening, the headroom above it for the roller box, the side room for the guide rails and the floor level. We also look at the lintel and where power can come from for an electric door.

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

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

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.