Roller door types · LE18

Manual roller garage doors in Wigston

For a garage in Wigston without electrics, a manual roller door works by hand, with springs in the barrel balancing the curtain. We survey and fit them in Leicestershire, 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: Wigston, LE18, LE8 and LE2
Area: Leicestershire

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 Wigston?

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

How does it work in Wigston?

We then book a free survey in Wigston 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 Wigston?

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 Wigston and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Wigston, including LE18, LE8 and LE2, as part of our coverage in Leicestershire. For reference, Wigston sits roughly 4 miles from Leicester.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Oadby, Leicester and Market Harborough.

Rules that apply in Wigston

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.

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.

Manual roller garage doors in Wigston: questions

Is the survey in Wigston 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 get a price for Wigston without anyone visiting?

Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.

Do you cover Wigston?

Yes. Wigston is part of the area we cover in Leicestershire, including LE18, LE8 and LE2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 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.