Roller door types · RG1
Steel roller garage doors in Reading
We cover Reading for steel roller garage doors, with fitting, commissioning and removal of your old door included in the price. Steel doors wider than 4 m are priced on survey in Berkshire, and everything is confirmed in a written quote.
- Guide price
- from £1,345 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Reading, RG1, RG4 and RG30
- Area
- Berkshire
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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Reading?
- Decide where the override handle will be stored, because you'll need it to wind a steel curtain up during a power cut.
- Look at the brick or blockwork on each side of the opening, as the guide rails for a steel door need solid reveals to fix to.
- Check the lintel above the opening for cracks or sagging, since a heavier steel curtain relies on sound fixings at the top.
- Ask to see the security certificate if resistance to forced entry matters, because steel on its own doesn't make a door security-rated.
How does it work in Reading?
We then arrange a free survey in Reading to check the lintel, reveals, headroom and power supply. Your written quote states the exact door, any extras and the total price including VAT.
- 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 steel roller garage doors cost in Reading?
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Steel electric roller door, single up to 2.4 m | £1,345–£1,995 | £1,120.83–£1,662.50 + VAT |
| Steel electric roller door, double 3.0–4.0 m | £2,095–£3,095 | £1,745.83–£2,579.17 + 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.
Other places close to Reading that we cover include Earley, Wokingham and Crowthorne.
Rules that apply in Reading
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.
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.
Steel roller garage doors in Reading: questions
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. Reading is part of the area we cover in Berkshire, including RG1, RG4 and RG30. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
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.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Reading?
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.
How much do steel roller garage doors cost in Reading?
Our guide price for steel roller garage doors is from £1,345 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 Reading as elsewhere we cover.
Can I have a manual steel roller door?
The steel doors in our price list are electric, because a steel curtain is heavier than an aluminium one and the tubular motor does the lifting. If you want a hand-operated door, our manual doors use single-skin aluminium laths. Where there's no socket near the box, a qualified electrician can fit a fused spur from an existing circuit, shown as a separate line in your quote; a new supply to a garage with no power is priced on survey.
Is a steel door the right choice for a row of lock-ups?
It can be, particularly where a stiffer curtain appeals for garages that are opened less often. Every steel door in our price list is electric, though, so each garage needs a power supply near its box. Where lock-ups have no power, manual aluminium doors may be more practical. We can survey and price a whole row together.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.