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Roller garage door replacement in Dunstable

Whether the old door on your garage in Dunstable is a dented single-skin roller or an up-and-over that has had its day, we can replace it. We cover LU6 postcodes, measuring the opening again rather than copying the old door's size.

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Guide price: from £1,195 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Dunstable, LU6, LU5 and LU4
Area: Bedfordshire

Old faded and dented beige roller garage door ready to be replaced

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What should I know about roller garage door replacement in Dunstable?

We take down and dispose of the old roller or up-and-over door, and that is included in every door price.
Springs on old manual doors hold stored energy, so our fitters release them with the proper tools before dismantling anything.
Moving from single-skin to insulated laths reduces heat loss, draughts and noise in a garage you use every day.
If only a lath or two is damaged on a sound door, we'll tell you that a repair may be better value.

How does it work in Dunstable?

When you accept the quote, we confirm your fitting date in writing, based on installer availability. The old door is removed, the new one 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 replacement cost in Dunstable?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Insulated electric roller door, single up to 2.4 m	£1,495–£2,295	£1,245.83–£1,912.50 + 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, 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 Dunstable and nearby

Our coverage in Bedfordshire includes Dunstable and the LU6, LU5 and LU4 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Dunstable is about 17 miles from Bedford.

Other places close to Dunstable that we cover include Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden.

Rules that apply in Dunstable

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.

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.

Roller garage door replacement in Dunstable: questions

What do you check at a survey in LU6?

At a survey in LU6 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.

How much does roller garage door replacement cost in Dunstable?

Our guide price for roller garage door replacement is from £1,195 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 Dunstable as elsewhere we cover.

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

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 Dunstable garage so you can compare.

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

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

How long will a new roller garage door last?

Lifespan depends on use, exposure and care rather than a fixed number of years. Keeping the guide rails clean, using only the lubricant the manufacturer allows, testing the safety devices monthly and having the door serviced all help. The manufacturer's warranty terms for your door and motor are set out in writing in your quote.

Will a new insulated door make my garage warm?

Insulated laths reduce heat loss, draughts and noise compared with single-skin laths, so the garage is more comfortable to use. The door still isn't part of the house's insulated envelope, and the walls, roof and floor matter too, so think of it as an improvement rather than turning the garage into a heated room.