Roller door types · SM5
Steel roller garage doors in Carshalton
Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Carshalton? Start by checking a guide price for each online, then book a free survey in Greater London so we can explain the differences for your particular opening.
- Guide price
- from £1,345 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Carshalton, SM5, SM1 and SM6
- Area
- Greater London
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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Carshalton?
- 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.
- Think about whether battery backup is worth adding, so the door keeps working for a limited number of cycles when the power is off.
- Find out whether there's a socket or fused spur near the box position, since every steel door we price is electric.
- 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 Carshalton?
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 Carshalton?
| 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 Carshalton and nearby
We survey and fit roller garage doors across Carshalton, including SM5, SM1 and SM6, as part of our coverage in Greater London. Carshalton lies around 9 miles from Westminster.
Other places close to Carshalton that we cover include Wallington, Sutton and Mitcham.
Rules that apply in Carshalton
Powered door safety
Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.
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 Carshalton: questions
How much do steel roller garage doors cost in Carshalton?
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 Carshalton as elsewhere we cover.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Carshalton?
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.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Carshalton?
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 Carshalton. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Is the survey in Carshalton 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.
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.
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.
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