Roller door types · GU7
Manual roller garage doors in Godalming
For a garage in Godalming without electrics, a manual roller door works by hand, with springs in the barrel balancing the curtain. We survey and fit them in Surrey, from single openings up to doubles of 4 m wide.
- Guide price
- from £895 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Godalming, GU7 and GU8
- Area
- Surrey
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What should I know about manual roller garage doors in Godalming?
- 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 the floor across the opening is level, because the bottom rail needs to sit evenly for the lock to engage properly.
- Check whether the garage has power, because a manual door needs none, while converting to electric later would need a supply near the box.
- Ask how the bottom-rail lock works and where the keys will be kept, since the lock is what secures a closed manual door.
How does it work in Godalming?
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 Godalming?
| 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 Godalming and nearby
We take enquiries from across Godalming, from GU7 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Godalming lies around 4 miles from Guildford.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham.
Rules that apply in Godalming
Powered door safety
Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.
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 Godalming: questions
Do you charge more for Godalming than other towns in Surrey?
No. Guide prices are the same for Godalming as for anywhere else we cover in Surrey. 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.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Godalming?
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.
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Godalming?
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 Godalming garage so you can compare.
Do you cover Godalming?
Yes. Godalming is part of the area we cover in Surrey, including GU7 and GU8. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
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.
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.
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