Roller door types · NN17

Manual roller garage doors in Corby

For a garage in Corby without electrics, a manual roller door works by hand, with springs in the barrel balancing the curtain. We survey and fit them in Northamptonshire, 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: Corby, NN17 and NN18
Area: Northamptonshire

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 Corby?

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.
Check whether the garage has power, because a manual door needs none, while converting to electric later would need a supply near the box.
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 Corby?

Start with the online quote tool by choosing a manual door and entering the width and height of your opening. The guide price includes fitting and taking away your old door.

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 Corby?

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 Corby and nearby

Corby is within the area we cover in Northamptonshire. Homes in NN17 and NN18 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Corby is about 19 miles from Northampton.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Uppingham (7 miles) and Kettering (7 miles).

Rules that apply in Corby

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 Corby: questions

How much do manual roller garage doors cost in Corby?

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 Corby as elsewhere we cover.

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

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 message you a photo of my garage in Corby?

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

Can I get a price for Corby 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.

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.