Roller door types · CH1

Steel roller garage doors in Chester

Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Chester? Start by checking a guide price for each online, then book a free survey in Cheshire so we can explain the differences for your particular opening.

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Guide price: from £1,345 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Chester, CH1 and CH2
Area: Cheshire

Galvanised steel roller garage door on a flat-roofed brick garage beside a house

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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Chester?

Measure the width of your opening, because our steel price list covers singles up to 2.4 m and doubles of 3.0 to 4.0 m, and other widths are priced on survey.
Find out whether there's a socket or fused spur near the box position, since every steel door we price is electric.
Think about whether battery backup is worth adding, so the door keeps working for a limited number of cycles when the power is off.
Compare steel with insulated aluminium if a warmer garage is a priority, as it's the foam-filled lath that reduces heat loss.

How does it work in Chester?

Choose a steel door in the online quote tool and pick your opening width to see a guide price. It includes the motor, fitting, commissioning and removal of 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 steel roller garage doors cost in Chester?

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 Chester and nearby

If your garage is in Chester (CH1 and CH2), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing.

We also cover Hawarden (6 miles), Deeside (6 miles) and Ellesmere Port (6 miles).

Rules that apply in Chester

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.

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.

Steel roller garage doors in Chester: questions

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

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

Can I get a price for Chester 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.

Do you cover Chester?

Yes. Chester is part of the area we cover in Cheshire, including CH1 and CH2. 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 Chester?

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 Chester garage so you can compare.

Why are steel doors over 4 m wide priced on survey?

Our standard steel price list covers single openings up to 2.4 m and doubles of 3.0 to 4.0 m; other widths are priced on survey. A wider steel door needs the opening, lintel and fixing points checked individually before the right door can be specified, so we price it after the survey rather than from a table. For openings up to about 5.5 m, insulated aluminium doors have a set price band you can see online.

Can I repaint a steel roller door later?

When you order a new steel door, you can choose a RAL colour or woodgrain finish as a priced extra, and colours outside the manufacturer's range are priced on survey. If you're thinking of repainting the door years later, check the manufacturer's care guidance first, as their warranty terms for the door are set out in writing in your quote.