Fitting, replacement and upgrades · PO36
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Sandown
We remove up-and-over doors and fit roller doors behind the opening for homes in Sandown and elsewhere on the Isle of Wight. Any extra work, such as a new lintel or building out the reveals, is priced on survey and shown before you agree. Travel to Sandown 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
- Sandown, PO36 and PO37
- Area
- Isle of Wight
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Sandown?
- An up-and-over frame is kept only if it is sound and square; otherwise it comes out and the opening is prepared.
- We check the lintel and reveals at the survey, and price a new lintel or building out the reveals before you agree.
- The old up-and-over panel, its springs or counterweights, tracks and arms are removed and taken away as part of the price.
- Electric conversions are commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and a Declaration of Conformity at handover.
How does it work in Sandown?
We measure the opening, check the frame, lintel, reveals, headroom and power, and agree the box position with you. The written quote shows the door, removal and disposal, and any extra work as separate lines.
- 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 Sandown?
| 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 Sandown
We can cover Sandown, but work here is arranged individually: any travel cost is shown in your written quote before you agree to anything. Sandown is about 7 miles from Newport.
Rules that apply in Sandown
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 Sandown: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Sandown?
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 Sandown. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
What do you check at a survey in PO36?
At a survey in PO36 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.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Sandown?
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in England, and widening the opening needs building control approval. If you live in a listed building, a conservation area or on an estate with covenants or planning conditions, check before ordering.
Can I get a price for Sandown 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.
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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See a guide price in four steps, then book a survey.