Fitting, replacement and upgrades · LU6
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Dunstable
Swapping an up-and-over door for a roller door in Dunstable starts with a free survey of your opening. We check headroom, side room, the lintel and the reveals, then quote in writing for homes in Bedfordshire, including removal and disposal of the old door.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Dunstable, LU6, LU5 and LU4
- Area
- Bedfordshire
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Dunstable?
- If headroom behind the lintel is short, the roller box can go under the lintel or be face-fixed on the wall.
- Taking out the up-and-over tracks frees the garage ceiling for shelving, storage or better lighting.
- Clear width can improve slightly after a conversion, because there are no swing-out arms at the sides of the opening.
- With no swing-out panel, you can park closer to the garage and still open the door all the way.
How does it work in Dunstable?
After you accept, the fitting date is confirmed in writing according to installer availability. The up-and-over comes out, the roller door goes in and is commissioned, and you're shown how everything works.
- 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 does up-and-over to roller door conversion cost in Dunstable?
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated electric roller door, single up to 2.4 m | £1,495–£2,295 | £1,245.83–£1,912.50 + VAT |
| Electric single-skin roller door, single up to 2.4 m | £1,195–£1,745 | £995.83–£1,454.17 + VAT |
| Insulated electric roller door, double 3.0–4.0 m | £2,195–£3,295 | £1,829.17–£2,745.83 + VAT |
Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.
Covering Dunstable and nearby
Our coverage in Bedfordshire includes Dunstable and the LU6, LU5 and LU4 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Dunstable lies around 17 miles from Bedford.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden.
Rules that apply in Dunstable
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.
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.
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Dunstable: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Dunstable?
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 Dunstable. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
How much does up-and-over to roller door conversion cost in Dunstable?
Our guide price for up-and-over to roller door conversion is from £1,195 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 Dunstable as elsewhere we cover.
Can I get a price for Dunstable 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.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Dunstable?
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.
Does a roller door need more headroom than an up-and-over?
A roller door needs headroom above the opening for its box, while an up-and-over needs space inside the garage for its tracks and for the panel when it's open. Domestic roller boxes are commonly around 205 to 300 mm or more, depending on door height and lath size. If there isn't room behind the lintel, other box positions are possible.
Will I lose height in the opening with a roller door?
Not usually, if the box can sit behind the lintel inside the garage, which is the normal position. If there's too little headroom inside, the box can go under the lintel, which does reduce the clear opening height, or be face-fixed on the front of the wall. We measure this at the survey and tell you before you commit.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.