Roller door types · CM7
Steel roller garage doors in Braintree
Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Braintree? Start by checking a guide price for each online, then book a free survey in Essex so we can explain the differences for your particular opening.
- Guide price
- from £1,345 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Braintree, CM7 and CM77
- Area
- Essex
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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Braintree?
- 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.
- Decide where the override handle will be stored, because you'll need it to wind a steel curtain up during a power cut.
- 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.
How does it work in Braintree?
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 Braintree?
| 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 Braintree and nearby
We take enquiries from across Braintree, from CM7 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Braintree lies around 10 miles from Chelmsford.
Other places close to Braintree that we cover include Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon.
Rules that apply in Braintree
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.
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.
Steel roller garage doors in Braintree: questions
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Braintree?
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 Braintree garage so you can compare.
Can I get a price for Braintree 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.
Is the survey in Braintree really free?
Yes. For a new door, a replacement or a conversion, the survey is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. We measure the opening, check the lintel, headroom, side room and power, and send a written quote afterwards.
How much do steel roller garage doors cost in Braintree?
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 Braintree 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.
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.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.