Roller door types · CM1
Steel roller garage doors in Chelmsford
Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Chelmsford? 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
- Chelmsford, CM1 and CM2
- Area
- Essex
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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Chelmsford?
- Compare steel with insulated aluminium if a warmer garage is a priority, as it's the foam-filled lath that reduces heat loss.
- Ask to see the security certificate if resistance to forced entry matters, because steel on its own doesn't make a door security-rated.
- Decide where the override handle will be stored, because you'll need it to wind a steel curtain up during a power cut.
- Think about whether battery backup is worth adding, so the door keeps working for a limited number of cycles when the power is off.
How does it work in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford?
| 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 Chelmsford and nearby
Our coverage in Essex includes Chelmsford and the CM1 and CM2 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Billericay, Witham and Maldon.
Rules that apply in Chelmsford
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.
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 Chelmsford: questions
How much do steel roller garage doors cost in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford as elsewhere we cover.
What do you check at a survey in CM1?
At a survey in CM1 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.
Do you charge more for Chelmsford than other towns in Essex?
No. Guide prices are the same for Chelmsford as for anywhere else we cover in Essex. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford garage so you can compare.
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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