Garage Door Cost UK 2026: Up-and-Over, Roller, Sectional + Electric by Brand
UK garage door replacement in 2026 costs £400-900 for an up-and-over door, £900-2,200 for an insulated roller door, and £1,200-3,500 for a sectional door — all fitted. Adding electric operation is £300-700. This guide uses verified Q2 2026 pricing from garage door specialists across 519 UK towns — by door type, material, brand (Hörmann, Garador, Cardale, Novoferm) and manual vs electric.
UK Garage Door Cost 2026: 30-Second Answer
UK garage door replacement in Q2 2026 costs by type: up-and-over £400-900 (cheapest, traditional), roller door £900-2,200 (space-saving, vertical), sectional £1,200-3,500 (best insulation, panels lift vertically), side-hinged £600-1,500 (traditional barn-style). All include supply + fit.
Adding electric operation (motor + remote) costs £300-700 on top — or buy an electric-ready door. Insulated doors (40mm double-skinned) cost £200-600 more than single-skin but cut heat loss for attached garages + garage conversions.
Bottom line: for a standard single garage, an insulated electric roller or sectional door (£1,400-2,800 fitted) is the sweet spot — secure, well-insulated, space-saving. Hörmann + Garador lead on quality; Cardale + Novoferm offer better value.
UK Garage Door Cost by Type 2026
| Door Type | Fitted Cost (single garage) | + Electric | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-and-Over (canopy/retractable) | £400-900 | +£300-600 | Budget, traditional, simple replacement |
| Roller Door (insulated) | £900-2,200 | Often included | Space-saving, vertical roll, most popular upgrade |
| Sectional Door (insulated panels) | £1,200-3,500 | +£400-700 | Best insulation, premium look, garage conversions |
| Side-Hinged (barn-style) | £600-1,500 | N/A (manual) | Period homes, pedestrian access, traditional look |
| Double Garage Door (any type) | £1,400-5,500 | +£400-800 | Double garages, ~50% more than single |
Includes door, frame, fitting + removal of old door. Insulated double-skin (40mm) doors add £200-600. London + South-East +15-25%. Replacing like-for-like is cheaper than changing type (existing aperture reused).
UK Garage Door Brands 2026: Hörmann vs Garador vs Cardale vs Novoferm
| Brand | Sectional Door Fitted (single) | Warranty | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hörmann | £1,600-3,500 | 10 years | German quality leader, best insulation + security (SupraMatic operator) |
| Garador | £1,300-2,900 | 5-10 years | UK market leader, wide range, good value-quality balance |
| Cardale | £1,100-2,500 | 5-10 years | Established UK brand, strong mid-range value |
| Novoferm | £1,200-2,800 | 5-10 years | European engineering, good insulation, competitive price |
| Gliderol / Hormann roller | £900-2,000 (roller) | 5-7 years | Roller door specialists, space-saving, good value |
Electric operators: Hörmann SupraMatic, Somfy, SOMMER. Smart control (app + remote) adds £100-300. Battery backup for power cuts +£80-150. All reputable doors meet PAS 24 security standard.
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UK Garage Door Cost FAQ · 2026
UK garage door replacement Q2 2026 by type (single garage, fitted): up-and-over £400-900, insulated roller £900-2,200, sectional £1,200-3,500, side-hinged £600-1,500. Double garage doors £1,400-5,500. Adding electric operation +£300-700. London/SE +15-25%. Insulated double-skin doors add £200-600.
An electric garage door costs the door price plus £300-700 for the operator (motor + remote). A typical insulated electric roller door is £1,200-2,800 fitted; an electric sectional is £1,600-4,200. Premium operators (Hörmann SupraMatic, Somfy) with app control add £100-300. Battery backup for power cuts +£80-150. Most roller doors come electric-ready, so the operator cost is often bundled.
For most UK single garages, an insulated electric roller door (£1,200-2,800) is the sweet spot — space-saving (rolls vertically, no swing-out), well-insulated, secure, electric as standard. Sectional doors (£1,200-3,500) offer the best insulation + premium appearance, ideal for garage conversions + attached garages. Up-and-over (£400-900) is cheapest for budget like-for-like replacement. Side-hinged suits period homes + where pedestrian access matters.
Both are excellent. Hörmann (£1,600-3,500 sectional) is the German quality leader — best insulation, security + the SupraMatic operator, with a 10-year warranty. Garador (£1,300-2,900) is the UK market leader offering the best balance of quality + value with a wide range. For premium + maximum insulation, Hörmann. For value-quality balance, Garador. Cardale + Novoferm (£1,100-2,800) are strong mid-range alternatives.
Yes if your garage is attached to the house, used as a home gym/office, or part of a garage conversion. An insulated door (40mm double-skinned, £200-600 premium over single-skin) cuts heat loss significantly + reduces condensation. For a detached, unheated storage garage, single-skin is fine. Insulated doors also run quieter on electric operation + are more secure (rigid panels resist forced entry).
A like-for-like garage door replacement (same type + aperture) takes 2-4 hours. Adding electric operation adds 1-2 hours. Changing door type (e.g. up-and-over to sectional) or altering the aperture takes 4-8 hours. Double garage doors take 4-6 hours. From order to install is typically 2-4 weeks (standard doors held in stock; made-to-measure 4-8 weeks). Most installs are completed in a single visit.
Where Our 2026 Garage Door Data Comes From
- DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) Q2 2026 standards
- Hörmann UK + Garador — door + operator pricing
- Cardale + Novoferm + Gliderol — UK pricing + warranty
- 519-town garage door specialist quote dataset Q2 2026
- PAS 24 security standard compliance
- RICS BCIS Q2 2026 labour index
All cost ranges reflect quotes from insured garage door specialists in Q2 2026 across 519 UK towns. Editorial standards: /editorial-standards.