Sizes, finishes and features · ME4

Roller garage doors with vision and vent laths in Chatham

Vision laths bring light into a windowless garage, and vent laths let air through, which can suit a garage in Chatham used as a workshop or store. We cover the ME4 area and agree the lath position at survey.

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Guide price: from £1,040 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Chatham, ME4, ME7 and ME1
Area: Kent

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 Chatham?

Plan vision or vent laths into your order from the start, because they're built into the curtain when the door is made.
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.
Think about privacy, because vision laths can let people glimpse what's inside when the garage light is on after dark.

How does it work in Chatham?

Choose your door and add vision or vent laths in the online quote tool to see a guide price. It includes fitting and removal of your old door.

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 Chatham?

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 Chatham and nearby

Chatham is within the area we cover in Kent. Homes in ME4, ME7 and ME1 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Chatham lies around 8 miles from Maidstone.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Rochester (1 mile) and Gillingham (1 mile).

Rules that apply in Chatham

Powered door safety

Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.

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 Chatham: questions

Do you charge more for Chatham than other towns in Kent?

No. Guide prices are the same for Chatham 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 Chatham?

Yes. Every door price includes removing and disposing of an old roller or up-and-over door at your Chatham 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 Chatham?

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 the survey in Chatham 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.

Do vent laths let rain or insects into the garage?

Vent laths have openings by design, so some air movement comes with them, and in very wet, windy weather a little moisture may get in. If you store things that must stay completely dry, keep them away from the door. Think about where the vent laths sit in the curtain, and discuss it at the survey before you decide.

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.