Roller door types · SO45
Steel roller garage doors in Hythe
Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Hythe? Start by checking a guide price for each online, then book a free survey in Hampshire so we can explain the differences for your particular opening.
- Guide price
- from £1,345 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Hythe, SO45
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Hythe?
- Compare steel with insulated aluminium if a warmer garage is a priority, as it's the foam-filled lath that reduces heat loss.
- 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.
- 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 Hythe?
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 Hythe?
| 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 Hythe and nearby
If your garage is in Hythe (SO45), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Hythe is about 15 miles from Winchester.
Other places close to Hythe that we cover include Southampton, Totton and Eastleigh.
Rules that apply in Hythe
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.
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.
Steel roller garage doors in Hythe: questions
Can you remove my old garage door in Hythe?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Hythe 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.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Hythe?
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.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Hythe?
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.
How much do steel roller garage doors cost in Hythe?
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 Hythe as elsewhere we cover.
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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Steel roller garage doors in Hythe
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