Roller door types · TN9

Steel roller garage doors in Tonbridge

Steel laths give a heavier, stiffer curtain, and we can fit steel roller doors in Tonbridge and anywhere in TN9. A free survey checks the lintel, reveals and power supply, because a heavier door needs a sound opening to fix to.

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Guide price: from £1,345 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Tonbridge, TN9, TN11 and TN10
Area: Kent

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 Tonbridge?

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.
Ask to see the security certificate if resistance to forced entry matters, because steel on its own doesn't make a door security-rated.
Compare steel with insulated aluminium if a warmer garage is a priority, as it's the foam-filled lath that reduces heat loss.

How does it work in Tonbridge?

We then arrange a free survey in Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge?

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 Tonbridge and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Tonbridge, including TN9, TN11 and TN10, as part of our coverage in Kent. Tonbridge lies around 12 miles from Maidstone.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Tunbridge Wells (4 miles) and Sevenoaks (6 miles).

Rules that apply in Tonbridge

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.

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.

Steel roller garage doors in Tonbridge: questions

Is the survey in Tonbridge 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 you cover Tonbridge?

Yes. Tonbridge is part of the area we cover in Kent, including TN9, TN11 and TN10. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Tonbridge?

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 Tonbridge. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Tonbridge?

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.

Can I repaint a steel roller door later?

When you order a new steel door, you can choose a RAL colour or woodgrain finish as a priced extra, and colours outside the manufacturer's range are priced on survey. If you're thinking of repainting the door years later, check the manufacturer's care guidance first, as their warranty terms for the door are set out in writing in your quote.

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.