Roller door types · BH15

Steel roller garage doors in Poole

Considering a steel roller garage door for your home in Poole? We supply, fit and commission electric steel doors in Dorset for single openings up to 2.4 m and doubles of 3 to 4 m, and you can see a guide price online before booking a free survey.

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Guide price: from £1,345 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Poole, BH15, BH14 and BH17
Area: Dorset

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 Poole?

Ask to see the security certificate if resistance to forced entry matters, because steel on its own doesn't make a door security-rated.
Think about whether battery backup is worth adding, so the door keeps working for a limited number of cycles when the power is off.
Check the lintel above the opening for cracks or sagging, since a heavier steel curtain relies on sound fixings at the top.
Find out whether there's a socket or fused spur near the box position, since every steel door we price is electric.

How does it work in Poole?

Once you accept, the fitting date is confirmed in writing, depending on installer availability. If a new spur is needed, it's shown in the quote and fitted by a qualified electrician.

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 Poole?

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 Poole and nearby

Poole is within the area we cover in Dorset. Homes in BH15, BH14 and BH17 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Poole lies around 20 miles from Dorchester.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Bournemouth (5 miles) and Christchurch (9 miles).

Rules that apply in Poole

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 Poole: questions

Do you cover Poole?

Yes. Poole is part of the area we cover in Dorset, including BH15, BH14 and BH17. 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 Poole?

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 Poole garage so you can compare.

How much do steel roller garage doors cost in Poole?

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 Poole as elsewhere we cover.

Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Poole?

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.

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.

How do I open a steel roller door in a power cut?

Use the manual override, normally an internal crank or winding handle that turns the barrel by hand. Keep it somewhere you can find quickly. A steel curtain is heavy, so take your time and wind steadily. If you'd rather not crank it, battery backup keeps the door running for a limited number of cycles while the power is off.