Sizes, finishes and features · NN17

Roller garage doors with vision and vent laths in Corby

Vision laths bring light into a windowless garage, and vent laths let air through, which can suit a garage in Corby used as a workshop or store. We cover the NN17 area and agree the lath position at survey.

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Guide price: from £1,040 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Corby, NN17 and NN18
Area: Northamptonshire

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 Corby?

Think about privacy, because vision laths can let people glimpse what's inside when the garage light is on after dark.
Consider the height you want the laths at, for example level with a workbench or higher up to keep the view in limited.
Weigh up insulation if you're choosing insulated laths, as vent laths let air through and vision laths hold less heat.
Keep anything that must stay completely dry away from vent laths, as some moisture may get in during wet, windy weather.

How does it work in Corby?

A free survey in Corby then measures the opening and agrees the type, number and position of the laths. Your written quote records all of it.

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 Corby?

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 Corby and nearby

Corby is within the area we cover in Northamptonshire. Homes in NN17 and NN18 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Corby is about 19 miles from Northampton.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Uppingham (7 miles) and Kettering (7 miles).

Rules that apply in Corby

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.

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.

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

What do you check at a survey in NN17?

At a survey in NN17 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.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Corby?

Yes. Photos of the opening, the inside of the garage above the door and any existing door help us give a more useful guide price for Corby. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Can you remove my old garage door in Corby?

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

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.

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.