Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SE28
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Thamesmead
If the up-and-over door on your garage in Thamesmead swings out over the drive or fills the ceiling with tracks, a roller door can solve both. We convert garages across SE28 postcodes, keeping the old frame only when it is sound.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Thamesmead, SE28, SE2 and SE18
- Area
- Greater London
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Thamesmead?
- Clear width can improve slightly after a conversion, because there are no swing-out arms at the sides of the opening.
- Electric conversions are commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and a Declaration of Conformity at handover.
- The old up-and-over panel, its springs or counterweights, tracks and arms are removed and taken away as part of the price.
- We check the lintel and reveals at the survey, and price a new lintel or building out the reveals before you agree.
How does it work in Thamesmead?
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 Thamesmead?
| 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 Thamesmead and nearby
If your garage is in Thamesmead (SE28, SE2 and SE18), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Thamesmead is about 11 miles from Westminster.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Woolwich (3 miles) and Barking (3 miles).
Rules that apply in Thamesmead
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 Thamesmead: questions
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Thamesmead?
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 Thamesmead garage so you can compare.
Do you charge more for Thamesmead than other towns in Greater London?
No. Guide prices are the same for Thamesmead as for anywhere else we cover in Greater London. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.
Can I get a price for Thamesmead 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.
Can you remove my old garage door in Thamesmead?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Thamesmead 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.
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.
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.
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