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Roller garage doors with vision and vent laths in Dunstable

We fit roller garage doors with vision and vent laths in Dunstable, on manual, electric and insulated doors. The number and position of the laths are written into your quote after a free survey in Bedfordshire.

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Guide price: from £1,040 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Dunstable, LU6, LU5 and LU4
Area: Bedfordshire

White roller garage door seen from inside with a band of perforated vision laths letting in daylight

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What should I know about roller garage doors with vision and vent laths in Dunstable?

Ask whether vision or vent laths are covered by the certificate if you're choosing a security-rated door model.
Decide whether the garage needs daylight, airflow or both, since vision and vent laths do different jobs.
Consider the height you want the laths at, for example level with a workbench or higher up to keep the view in limited.
Plan vision or vent laths into your order from the start, because they're built into the curtain when the door is made.

How does it work in Dunstable?

When you're happy with the quote and accept it, we put the fitting date in writing, based on when an installer is available. The door, including its special laths, is only ordered after that acceptance.

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 do roller garage doors with vision and vent laths cost in Dunstable?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Manual roller door, single, with vision or vent laths	£1,040–£1,640	£866.67–£1,366.67 + VAT
Vision or vent laths (added to a new door)	£145–£345	£120.83–£287.50 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Dunstable and nearby

If your garage is in Dunstable (LU6, LU5 and LU4), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Dunstable lies around 17 miles from Bedford.

Other places close to Dunstable that we cover include Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden.

Rules that apply in Dunstable

Electrics

An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and in England some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P, so it is done by a registered competent person or signed off by building control.

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.

Roller garage doors with vision and vent laths in Dunstable: questions

Can I get a price for Dunstable 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.

What do you check at a survey in LU6?

At a survey in LU6 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 Dunstable?

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.

Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Dunstable?

That depends on how often you use the garage. An electric door opens from the car with a remote and has safety devices fitted, while a manual door costs less and suits occasional use. We price both for your Dunstable garage so you can compare.

How do I clean vision laths?

Clean them gently, following the manufacturer's care guidance that comes with the door, and avoid abrasive cleaners or scourers that could scratch the see-through sections. Do it with the door closed and, on an electric door, make sure no one operates it while you're cleaning. Keep the guide rails clear of debris at the same time.

Will people be able to see into my garage through vision laths?

Possibly, especially at night when the garage light is on. If privacy matters, think about the height of the laths and what's stored nearby. Placing them higher in the curtain, or having fewer of them, can help. We'll talk through the position at survey so you can balance daylight against privacy for your garage.