Fitting, replacement and upgrades · TQ12
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Newton Abbot
Swapping an up-and-over door for a roller door in Newton Abbot 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 Devon, including removal and disposal of the old door.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Newton Abbot, TQ12
- Area
- Devon
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Newton Abbot?
- Electric conversions are commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and a Declaration of Conformity at handover.
- We check the lintel and reveals at the survey, and price a new lintel or building out the reveals before you agree.
- With no swing-out panel, you can park closer to the garage and still open the door all the way.
- The old up-and-over panel, its springs or counterweights, tracks and arms are removed and taken away as part of the price.
How does it work in Newton Abbot?
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 Newton Abbot?
| 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 Newton Abbot and nearby
Our coverage in Devon includes Newton Abbot and the TQ12 postcode district, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Newton Abbot lies around 14 miles from Exeter.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Torquay (6 miles) and Paignton (7 miles).
Rules that apply in Newton Abbot
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 Newton Abbot: questions
Do you cover Newton Abbot?
Yes. Newton Abbot is part of the area we cover in Devon, including TQ12. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Newton Abbot?
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.
Can you remove my old garage door in Newton Abbot?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Newton Abbot 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.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Newton Abbot?
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 Newton Abbot. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Do I need planning permission to change to a roller door?
Changing the door on an existing garage opening usually doesn't need planning permission, but conservation areas, listed buildings, flats, and estates with planning conditions or covenants can be different. If any of those apply, check with your council or management company before you book. Our guide on planning permission and building regulations explains the questions to ask.
Is converting from up-and-over to roller worth it?
It depends on how you use the garage and the drive. A roller door doesn't swing out, so you can park closer; it frees the garage ceiling; and insulated laths cut draughts and noise compared with an uninsulated panel. The free survey and written quote give you the actual figure to weigh against those benefits.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.