Roller door types · NE8

Steel roller garage doors in Gateshead

Weighing up steel against aluminium for a garage in Gateshead? Start by checking a guide price for each online, then book a free survey in Tyne and Wear 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: Gateshead, NE8, NE1 and NE2
Area: Tyne and Wear

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 Gateshead?

Find out whether there's a socket or fused spur near the box position, since every steel door we price is electric.
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.
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 Gateshead?

We then arrange a free survey in Gateshead 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 Gateshead?

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 Gateshead and nearby

We take enquiries from across Gateshead, from NE8 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Gateshead sits roughly under a mile from Newcastle upon Tyne.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Newcastle upon Tyne (under a mile) and Wallsend (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Gateshead

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 Gateshead: questions

Can you remove my old garage door in Gateshead?

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

Do you cover Gateshead?

Yes. Gateshead is part of the area we cover in Tyne and Wear, including NE8, NE1 and NE2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

How much do steel roller garage doors cost in Gateshead?

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 Gateshead as elsewhere we cover.

Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Gateshead?

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 Gateshead garage so you can compare.

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.