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Roller garage doors with vision and vent laths in Kelso

Before adding vision laths to a new door for your home in Kelso, think about light, privacy and insulation. A free survey in the Scottish Borders lets us talk through the trade-offs with you and measure your opening properly before anything is ordered.

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Guide price: from £1,040 inc VAT
First step: Free survey
Covers: Kelso, TD5
Area: Scottish Borders

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 Kelso?

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

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 Kelso?

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 Kelso and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Kelso, including TD5, as part of our coverage in the Scottish Borders. For reference, Kelso sits roughly 15 miles from Galashiels.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Galashiels (15 miles) and Hawick (18 miles).

Rules that apply in Kelso

Structural work

Structural alterations, such as widening the opening or fitting a new lintel, need a building warrant from the local authority before work starts.

Electrics

An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Part P does not apply in Scotland, but electrical work must meet BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards where it forms part of building work.

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

What do you check at a survey in TD5?

At a survey in TD5 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 you remove my old garage door in Kelso?

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

How long does it take to fit a roller garage door in Kelso?

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 Kelso?

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 Kelso garage so you can compare.

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.

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.