Fitting, replacement and upgrades · TQ3
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Paignton
If the up-and-over door on your garage in Paignton swings out over the drive or fills the ceiling with tracks, a roller door can solve both. We convert garages across TQ3 postcodes, keeping the old frame only when it is sound.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Paignton, TQ3, TQ4 and TQ2
- Area
- Devon
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Paignton?
- 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.
- Taking out the up-and-over tracks frees the garage ceiling for shelving, storage or better lighting.
- An up-and-over frame is kept only if it is sound and square; otherwise it comes out and the opening is prepared.
How does it work in Paignton?
Get a guide price online for the roller door you'd like in place of your up-and-over. Then book a free survey at your home in Paignton.
- 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 Paignton?
| 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 Paignton and nearby
We take enquiries from across Paignton, from TQ3 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Paignton is about 20 miles from Exeter.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Torquay (3 miles) and Newton Abbot (7 miles).
Rules that apply in Paignton
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 Paignton: questions
Is the survey in Paignton 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.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Paignton?
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.
Do you cover Paignton?
Yes. Paignton is part of the area we cover in Devon, including TQ3, TQ4 and TQ2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
What do you check at a survey in TQ3?
At a survey in TQ3 we measure the width and height of the opening, the headroom above it for the roller box, the side room for the guide rails and the floor level. We also look at the lintel and where power can come from for an electric door.
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.
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.