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Smart roller garage doors in Durham

With smart control, the garage door at your home in Durham can be opened from your phone as well as with fobs. We fit smart roller doors in County Durham, with the app set up with you on fitting day.

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Guide price: from £1,290 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Durham, DH1
Area: County Durham

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What should I know about smart roller garage doors in Durham?

Find out whether there is a socket or fused spur near the box, as a smart receiver needs an electric door with power.
Keep your remote fobs as well as the app, because they operate the door directly even when the internet is down.
Ask which features the smart receiver offers, such as showing whether the door is open, before you order it.
Think about whether a Wi-Fi extender or mesh point may be needed if the garage is detached or behind thick walls.

How does it work in Durham?

When you accept the quote, the fitting date is confirmed in writing, depending on installer availability. On the day, the door is commissioned and the app is set up with you.

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 smart roller garage doors cost in Durham?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Electric roller door, single, with smart app control	£1,290–£1,990	£1,075–£1,658.33 + VAT
Smart app control (added to a new door)	£95–£245	£79.17–£204.17 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Durham and nearby

Our coverage in County Durham includes Durham and the DH1 postcode district, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Chester-le-Street (6 miles) and Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles).

Rules that apply in Durham

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.

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.

Smart roller garage doors in Durham: questions

Do you cover Durham?

Yes. Durham is part of the area we cover in County Durham, including DH1. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 Durham garage so you can compare.

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

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.

What do you check at a survey in DH1?

At a survey in DH1 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.

Does a smart garage door work with voice assistants?

Some smart receivers can link to voice assistants or home automation systems, but it varies from one receiver to another. If that matters to you, tell us at the survey and we'll confirm what the receiver for your door supports before you order. Think carefully before allowing voice commands to open the door, for security.

Can several people control the door from their phones?

Usually, yes, though how access is shared depends on the app and receiver your door uses. It's worth keeping a list of who has access, and removing anyone who no longer needs it, in the same way you'd keep track of keys and fobs. Ask about sharing at the survey if it matters to you.