Fitting, replacement and upgrades · E16
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Canning Town
Converting a garage in Canning Town from up-and-over to roller can give a little more clear width and a clear ceiling. We can fit insulated or single-skin, manual or electric roller doors for homes in Greater London, after a free survey.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Canning Town, E16, E13 and E14
- Area
- Greater London
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Canning Town?
- An up-and-over frame is kept only if it is sound and square; otherwise it comes out and the opening is prepared.
- The old up-and-over panel, its springs or counterweights, tracks and arms are removed and taken away as part of the price.
- Taking out the up-and-over tracks frees the garage ceiling for shelving, storage or better lighting.
- Electric conversions are commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and a Declaration of Conformity at handover.
How does it work in Canning Town?
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 Canning Town.
- 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 Canning Town?
| 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 Canning Town and nearby
We take enquiries from across Canning Town, from E16 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Canning Town sits roughly 7 miles from Westminster.
Other places close to Canning Town that we cover include Stratford, Bow and Canary Wharf.
Rules that apply in Canning Town
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 Canning Town: questions
What do you check at a survey in E16?
At a survey in E16 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.
Is the survey in Canning Town 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 Canning Town?
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 Canning Town?
Yes. Canning Town is part of the area we cover in Greater London, including E16, E13 and E14. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
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.