Prices and costs
How much is a new garage door in the UK?
A new UK garage door installed against the standard 2290mm x 2250mm opening ranges from £995 for a manual steel up-and-over to £4,800+ for bespoke hardwood, all inc. VAT and fitting. Electric roller and sectional doors typically run £1,895–£2,800. Doubles add roughly 40–80% to the single-door price.
Prices below are installed, inclusive of VAT, and quoted against the fixed reference opening so they are directly comparable.
What drives the price
The biggest swing factors are door type, insulation, and whether it is manual or electric. Labour typically makes up 25–40% of the total ticket, with installer day rates of £200–£350. Removing and disposing of an old door and frame usually adds £200–£300 on top of a new-door quote.
| Door type | Headline price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Up-and-over, steel, manual | £995 | £850–£1,900 |
| Up-and-over, electric | £1,500 | £1,500–£2,500 |
| Roller, electric insulated aluminium | £1,895 | £1,700–£2,800 |
| Sectional, insulated, manual | £1,895 | £1,650–£2,600 |
| Sectional, electric insulated | £2,495 | £2,495–£3,500 |
| Side-hinged, steel | £1,795 | £1,350–£4,000 |
| Side-hinged, insulated 40mm | £2,800 | £2,500–£3,500 |
| Bespoke hardwood | £4,800 | £4,800–£10,000 |
Reference opening: 2290mm x 2250mm. Prices inc. VAT and installation. London and the South East typically add 15–25%. Doubles add roughly 40–80% to the single-door figure.
Questions people ask
- Is the cheapest garage door always the best value?
- Not necessarily. A manual steel up-and-over at £995 is the lowest upfront cost in the UK market, but retractable-gear doors and insulated sectionals cost more upfront while being easier to automate later and better insulated, which can offset the difference over time.
- Does the price include the old door removal?
- Not always — check your quote. Removal and disposal of an old UK garage door and frame typically costs £200–£300 inc. VAT if it is not bundled into the headline installed price.
- Why do doubles cost so much more than singles?
- A double garage door needs a stronger frame, heavier-duty gear (retractable, not canopy) and often a beefier operator, so UK installers typically add 40–80% to the equivalent single-door price rather than simply doubling the width cost.
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