Fitting, replacement and upgrades · RG1
Roller garage door installation in Reading
Looking to have a new roller garage door fitted in Reading? We cover homes in Berkshire, starting with a free survey to measure your opening and check headroom and power, then a written quote that includes removal and disposal of your old roller or up-and-over door.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Reading, RG1, RG4 and RG30
- Area
- Berkshire
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What should I know about roller garage door installation in Reading?
- Your fitting date depends on installer availability and is confirmed in writing once you have accepted the quote.
- The free survey measures width, height, headroom and side room so the box and guide rails suit your opening exactly.
- Where there's no socket near the box, a qualified electrician fits a fused spur from an existing circuit, shown as its own line in the quote.
- Single-skin, insulated, security-rated and steel doors are available, manual or electric, for openings up to 5.5 m wide.
How does it work in Reading?
Once you accept the quote, we confirm your fitting date in writing; it depends on installer availability. On the day the old door is removed, the new door is fitted and commissioned, and the paperwork is handed over.
- 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 does roller garage door installation cost in Reading?
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric single-skin roller door, single up to 2.4 m | £1,195–£1,745 | £995.83–£1,454.17 + VAT |
| Insulated electric roller door, single up to 2.4 m | £1,495–£2,295 | £1,245.83–£1,912.50 + VAT |
| Insulated electric roller door, double 3.0–4.0 m | £2,195–£3,295 | £1,829.17–£2,745.83 + VAT |
Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.
Covering Reading and nearby
If your garage is in Reading (RG1, RG4 and RG30), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Earley (3 miles) and Wokingham (7 miles).
Rules that apply in Reading
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.
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.
Roller garage door installation in Reading: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Reading?
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 Reading. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
What do you check at a survey in RG1?
At a survey in RG1 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.
Is the survey in Reading 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 Reading 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.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door?
Fitting a domestic roller door on a sound opening normally takes a day or less, including removing the old door, commissioning and handover. Extra work such as a new lintel, building out the reveals or a new fused spur can add time. Your fitting date depends on installer availability and is confirmed in writing before the day.
Can a roller door fit if my garage has a low ceiling?
Yes. A roller door needs no ceiling space because the curtain coils into a box above the opening. What matters is headroom between the top of the opening and the ceiling or roof. If there isn't enough for the box behind the lintel, it can go under the lintel, which reduces the clear height, or be face-fixed on the wall.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.