Roller door types · OL7

Steel roller garage doors in Ashton-under-Lyne

Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Ashton-under-Lyne? 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-under-Lyne, OL7, OL6 and OL8
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-under-Lyne?

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.
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.
Check the lintel above the opening for cracks or sagging, since a heavier steel curtain relies on sound fixings at the top.

How does it work in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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 Ashton-under-Lyne?

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-under-Lyne and nearby

We take enquiries from across Ashton-under-Lyne, from OL7 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Ashton-under-Lyne lies around 6 miles from Manchester.

Other places close to Ashton-under-Lyne that we cover include Dukinfield, Stalybridge and Droylsden.

Rules that apply in Ashton-under-Lyne

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 Ashton-under-Lyne: questions

Is the survey in Ashton-under-Lyne 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.

What do you check at a survey in OL7?

At a survey in OL7 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 I message you a photo of my garage in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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 Ashton-under-Lyne. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Can I get a price for Ashton-under-Lyne 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 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.