Fitting, replacement and upgrades · KW15
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Kirkwall
We remove up-and-over doors and fit roller doors behind the opening for homes in Kirkwall and elsewhere in the Highlands, Moray and Islands. Any extra work, such as a new lintel or building out the reveals, is priced on survey and shown before you agree. Travel to Kirkwall is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Survey arranged individually
- Covers
- Kirkwall, KW15
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Kirkwall?
- We check the lintel and reveals at the survey, and price a new lintel or building out the reveals before you agree.
- If headroom behind the lintel is short, the roller box can go under the lintel or be face-fixed on the wall.
- The old up-and-over panel, its springs or counterweights, tracks and arms are removed and taken away as part of the price.
- Clear width can improve slightly after a conversion, because there are no swing-out arms at the sides of the opening.
How does it work in Kirkwall?
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
Survey
Arranged individually because of travel; any travel charge is confirmed in writing before booking.
- STEP 03
Written quote
You get the price inc VAT, including any travel cost, 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 Kirkwall?
| 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 Kirkwall
Jobs in Kirkwall are arranged individually because of travel. You still get a guide price online first, and any travel cost appears in the written quote. For reference, Kirkwall sits roughly 114 miles from Inverness.
Rules that apply in Kirkwall
Structural work
Structural alterations, such as widening the opening or fitting a new lintel, need a building warrant from the local authority before work starts.
Planning
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in Scotland. Listed building consent applies to listed buildings, and conservation-area controls, planning conditions or title conditions can restrict changes to how a garage looks, so check before ordering.
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Kirkwall: questions
Do you charge more for Kirkwall?
Possibly. The door and visit guide prices are the same as elsewhere, but travel to Kirkwall is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything, so there are no surprises on the day.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Kirkwall?
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 Kirkwall. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Kirkwall?
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.
How do surveys work in Kirkwall?
Surveys in Kirkwall are arranged individually because of travel. Any travel charge is confirmed in writing before the survey is booked, so you know the full cost before anyone comes out, and there is no obligation to go ahead with the quote.
Can you keep my existing up-and-over frame?
Sometimes. If the frame is sound, square and securely fixed, it can stay as a finish around the opening and the roller door is fitted to suit it. If it's rotten, damaged or out of square, we take it out and prepare the opening for the new door. The survey decides which applies to your garage.
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.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a survey.