Fitting, replacement and upgrades · BR8
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Swanley
Swapping an up-and-over door for a roller door in Swanley starts with a free survey of your opening. We check headroom, side room, the lintel and the reveals, then quote in writing for homes in Kent, including removal and disposal of the old door.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Swanley, BR8, BR5 and DA4
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Swanley?
- 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.
- Electric conversions are commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and a Declaration of Conformity at handover.
- If headroom behind the lintel is short, the roller box can go under the lintel or be face-fixed on the wall.
How does it work in Swanley?
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
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 Swanley?
| 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 Swanley and nearby
If your garage is in Swanley (BR8, BR5 and DA4), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, Swanley sits roughly 17 miles from Maidstone.
Other places close to Swanley that we cover include Bexley, Orpington and Sidcup.
Rules that apply in Swanley
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 Swanley: questions
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Swanley?
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 Swanley 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.
Do you charge more for Swanley than other towns in Kent?
No. Guide prices are the same for Swanley as for anywhere else we cover in Kent. 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 you remove my old garage door in Swanley?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Swanley 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.
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.
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 free survey.