Roller door types · BR8
Steel roller garage doors in Swanley
Steel laths give a heavier, stiffer curtain, and we can fit steel roller doors in Swanley and anywhere in BR8. A free survey checks the lintel, reveals and power supply, because a heavier door needs a sound opening to fix to.
- Guide price
- from £1,345 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Swanley, BR8, BR5 and DA4
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about steel roller garage doors in Swanley?
- 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.
- 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.
How does it work in Swanley?
We then arrange a free survey in Swanley to check the lintel, reveals, headroom and power supply. Your written quote states the exact door, any extras and the total price including VAT.
- 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 Swanley?
| 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 Swanley and nearby
If your garage is in Swanley (BR8, BR5 and DA4), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Swanley is about 17 miles from Maidstone.
Other places close to Swanley that we cover include Bexley, Orpington and Sidcup.
Rules that apply in Swanley
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 Swanley: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Swanley?
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 Swanley. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Swanley?
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 Swanley garage so you can compare.
Is the survey in Swanley 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.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Swanley?
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.
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.
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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