Fitting, replacement and upgrades · KT12
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Walton-on-Thames
We remove up-and-over doors and fit roller doors behind the opening for homes in Walton-on-Thames and elsewhere in Surrey. Any extra work, such as a new lintel or building out the reveals, is priced on survey and shown before you agree.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Walton-on-Thames, KT12, KT13 and KT8
- Area
- Surrey
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Walton-on-Thames?
- Clear width can improve slightly after a conversion, because there are no swing-out arms at the sides of the opening.
- Taking out the up-and-over tracks frees the garage ceiling for shelving, storage or better lighting.
- 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 Walton-on-Thames?
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 Walton-on-Thames?
| 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 Walton-on-Thames and nearby
Our coverage in Surrey includes Walton-on-Thames and the KT12, KT13 and KT8 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Walton-on-Thames is about 13 miles from Guildford.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Sunbury-on-Thames, Esher and Hampton.
Rules that apply in Walton-on-Thames
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 Walton-on-Thames: questions
What do you check at a survey in KT12?
At a survey in KT12 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.
How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Walton-on-Thames?
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.
Can you remove my old garage door in Walton-on-Thames?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Walton-on-Thames 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.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Walton-on-Thames?
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.
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.
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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