Roller door types · SE18
Steel roller garage doors in Woolwich
Considering a steel roller garage door for your home in Woolwich? We supply, fit and commission electric steel doors in Greater London 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.
- Guide price
- from £1,345 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Woolwich, SE18, SE7 and SE28
- Area
- Greater London
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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Woolwich?
- Ask to see the security certificate if resistance to forced entry matters, because steel on its own doesn't make a door security-rated.
- 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.
- 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.
How does it work in Woolwich?
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 Woolwich?
| 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 Woolwich and nearby
Our coverage in Greater London includes Woolwich and the SE18, SE7 and SE28 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. For reference, Woolwich sits roughly 9 miles from Westminster.
Other places close to Woolwich that we cover include Canning Town, Thamesmead and Welling.
Rules that apply in Woolwich
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 Woolwich: questions
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Woolwich?
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 Woolwich garage so you can compare.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Woolwich?
Most single domestic roller doors are fitted in a day once the door has been made, including removing the old door. Wider doors, conversions that need building work and jobs where power has to be run can take longer; the quote says what to expect.
Can you remove my old garage door in Woolwich?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Woolwich 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 get a price for Woolwich 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.
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.
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.