Roller door types · CM14

Steel roller garage doors in Brentwood

Steel laths give a heavier, stiffer curtain, and we can fit steel roller doors in Brentwood and anywhere in CM14. A free survey checks the lintel, reveals and power supply, because a heavier door needs a sound opening to fix to.

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Guide price: from £1,345 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Brentwood, CM14, CM13 and CM15
Area: Essex

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 Brentwood?

Find out whether there's a socket or fused spur near the box position, since every steel door we price is electric.
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.
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 Brentwood?

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 Brentwood?

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 Brentwood and nearby

Brentwood is within the area we cover in Essex. Homes in CM14, CM13 and CM15 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Brentwood is about 11 miles from Chelmsford.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Billericay (5 miles) and Hornchurch (6 miles).

Rules that apply in Brentwood

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.

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 Brentwood: questions

Do you cover Brentwood?

Yes. Brentwood is part of the area we cover in Essex, including CM14, CM13 and CM15. 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 Brentwood?

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 Brentwood garage so you can compare.

What do you check at a survey in CM14?

At a survey in CM14 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.

Can you remove my old garage door in Brentwood?

Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Brentwood address, along with standard fixings and making good to the reveals. If the frame or lintel needs work, we price it at the survey before you agree.

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.

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.