Fitting, replacement and upgrades · B66
Up-and-over to roller door conversion in Smethwick
Swapping an up-and-over door for a roller door in Smethwick 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 the West Midlands, including removal and disposal of the old door.
- Guide price
- from £1,195 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Smethwick, B66, B67 and B21
- Area
- West Midlands
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What should I know about up-and-over to roller door conversion in Smethwick?
- An up-and-over frame is kept only if it is sound and square; otherwise it comes out and the opening is prepared.
- 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.
- Taking out the up-and-over tracks frees the garage ceiling for shelving, storage or better lighting.
How does it work in Smethwick?
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 Smethwick?
| 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 Smethwick and nearby
Smethwick is within the area we cover in the West Midlands. Homes in B66, B67 and B21 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Smethwick sits roughly 3 miles from Birmingham.
We also cover West Bromwich (2 miles), Birmingham (3 miles) and Halesowen (5 miles).
Rules that apply in Smethwick
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 Smethwick: questions
Do you cover Smethwick?
Yes. Smethwick is part of the area we cover in the West Midlands, including B66, B67 and B21. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Do you charge more for Smethwick than other towns in the West Midlands?
No. Guide prices are the same for Smethwick as for anywhere else we cover in the West Midlands. 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 Smethwick?
Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Smethwick 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.
Is the survey in Smethwick really free?
Yes. For a new door, a replacement or a conversion, the survey is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. We measure the opening, check the lintel, headroom, side room and power, and send a written quote afterwards.
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.
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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