Roller door types · WN4

Steel roller garage doors in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Ashton-in-Makerfield? Start by checking a guide price for each online, then book a free survey in Greater Manchester so we can explain the differences for your particular opening.

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Guide price: from £1,345 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4, WA12 and WA11
Area: Greater Manchester

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 Ashton-in-Makerfield?

Think about whether battery backup is worth adding, so the door keeps working for a limited number of cycles when the power is off.
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.
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 Ashton-in-Makerfield?

Choose a steel door in the online quote tool and pick your opening width to see a guide price. It includes the motor, fitting, commissioning and removal of your old door.

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 Ashton-in-Makerfield?

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 Ashton-in-Makerfield and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Ashton-in-Makerfield, including WN4, WA12 and WA11, as part of our coverage in Greater Manchester. Ashton-in-Makerfield is about 17 miles from Manchester.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Golborne, Newton-le-Willows and St Helens.

Rules that apply in Ashton-in-Makerfield

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 Ashton-in-Makerfield: questions

How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

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 I get a price for Ashton-in-Makerfield 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.

Can you remove my old garage door in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Ashton-in-Makerfield 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.

What do you check at a survey in WN4?

At a survey in WN4 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.

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.

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.