Compare Garage Door Quotes — 3 Free, No-Obligation Quotes
A new garage door in the UK typically costs £400–£900 for an up-and-over, £900–£2,200 for an insulated roller and £1,200–£3,500 for a sectional — all supplied and fitted, with electric operation adding £300–£700. Tell us about your door and we’ll match you with up to 3 vetted, insured local garage door installers — compare garage door quotes side by side and pick the best value. 100% free, no obligation, and most quotes come back within 24 hours.
How to get the best garage door quotes
- Get three quotes from insured garage door specialists and compare them on a like-for-like specification — same door type, size, material, insulation and operator — not just the bottom line.
- Ask each installer to confirm the door make and model, the insulation spec and the warranty (reputable doors carry warranties of up to 10 years), so you are comparing the same thing.
- Check whether removal and disposal of the old door is included — it usually is, but a standalone removal is around £60–£150 if quoted separately.
- If you want an electric door, confirm whether the operator, remotes and any electrical work are in the price or listed as extras.
How BestBuilders works
Getting garage door quotes the old way means ringing round installers, repeating your details and waiting for call-backs. BestBuilders does it once, in three steps:
- Tell us about your door. Use the 60-second form above — door type, whether you want manual or electric, and your postcode. No account needed.
- We match you with up to 3 local installers. Vetted, insured garage door specialists who cover your area receive your job and respond with their quotes, most within 24 hours.
- Compare and choose — or don’t. Weigh the quotes side by side on price, spec, warranty and reviews. The service is 100% free and there is no obligation to accept any quote.
You deal directly with the installers — there is no middleman mark-up on the work, and nothing to pay us at any point.
Why compare garage door quotes with us
- Vetted, insured specialists. We only match you with insured garage door installers who cover your area and are rated by real customers.
- Real scope for savings. Fitted prices for the same sectional door range from £1,200 to £3,500 — comparing three quotes is the simplest way to make sure you land at the right end of that range.
- One form, not five phone calls. Submit your job once and the installers come to you.
- Free and no-obligation. If no quote suits, walk away — it costs you nothing.
Typical garage door cost
Door type is the single biggest driver of price. An up-and-over door is the cheapest like-for-like replacement, while roller and sectional doors cost more but add space-saving, insulation and electric operation. The figures below are supplied-and-fitted prices for a standard single garage, including removal of the old door.
| Door type | Fitted (single, 2026) | + Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Up-and-over (canopy / retractable) | £400–£900 | +£300–£600 |
| Insulated roller | £900–£2,200 | Usually included |
| Sectional (insulated panels) | £1,200–£3,500 | +£400–£700 |
| Side-hinged (barn-style) | £600–£1,500 | Usually manual |
| Round-the-corner (sliding) | £1,000–£2,500 | +£400–£700 |
A double garage door (around 14ft / 4.2m) runs £1,400–£5,500 — typically 40–60 percent more than the single equivalent, because of the larger panel, a heavier-duty operator and a stronger frame. An insulated double-skin (40mm) door adds £200–£600, and London and the South-East add 15–25 percent. For the full breakdown by type, material, brand and region, see our garage door cost guide.
Garage door prices by material
After type, the material sets both the price and the maintenance you will live with. Steel dominates on value and strength, aluminium is the natural choice for roller doors, GRP is the low-maintenance all-rounder, and timber is the premium, character option that asks for upkeep in return.
| Material | Fitted range (single) | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | £600–£2,800 | Low — best value, strong, widest range |
| Aluminium | £900–£3,000 | Very low — light, rust-proof, standard for rollers |
| GRP / fibreglass | £1,000–£3,000 | Very low — will not rot or rust, mimics timber |
| Timber | £1,500–£5,000+ | High — needs repainting / staining |
GRP costs roughly 20–30 percent more than the equivalent steel door but is effectively maintenance-free — a strong choice for coastal and exposed homes, alongside aluminium. Timber in a conservation area may be a planning requirement rather than a choice, so flag it when you request quotes.
Manual vs electric: what automation adds to your quote
Electric operation is now the default upgrade — opening from the car, automatic deadlocking when the door closes, and quieter running. You can buy an electric-ready door, or retrofit a motor to a sound existing door.
| Option | Typical UK price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Manual door (any type) | £400–£1,800 fitted |
| Electric operator added to a new door | +£300–£700 |
| Insulated electric roller (popular pick) | £1,200–£2,800 fitted |
| Electric sectional | £1,600–£4,200 fitted |
| Retrofit motor to existing door | £400–£750 |
| Smart / app control + battery backup | +£100–£450 |
Roller doors are nearly always sold electric-ready, so the operator is built into the headline price; up-and-over and sectional doors are usually quoted manual with the operator as an add-on. A typical operator package includes the motor, rail and one or two rolling-code remotes. Battery backup is worth specifying if the garage is your only way in — it lets the door open during a power cut. And note the crucial retrofit caveat: automating a worn, sticking or out-of-balance door simply automates the fault, so an installer will check the springs, balance and tracks first.
What affects the price of your garage door quote
- Door type. The biggest lever — from £400–£900 for an up-and-over to £1,200–£3,500 for a sectional. Replacing like-for-like is cheaper than changing type, because the existing aperture is reused.
- Material. Steel is the value default; aluminium and GRP carry a modest premium; timber is the most expensive at £1,500–£5,000+.
- Automation. Adding electric operation costs £300–£700, and a heavier double door needs a more powerful operator (+£400–£800 on doubles).
- Made-to-measure vs standard sizes. Non-standard widths and heights add 10–30 percent over stock sizes and stretch lead times to 4–8 weeks (stock sizes are typically 2–4 weeks).
- Single vs double. A double door is not double the price, but expect 40–60 percent more than the single equivalent.
- Removal of the old door. Usually included in a supplied-and-fitted quote — confirm it; standalone removal and disposal is around £60–£150.
- Structural work. Widening or heightening the opening, or replacing a failing lintel, adds £400–£1,500+ — the most common reason a quote jumps.
- Electrics. An electric door needs a nearby socket; running a new fused spur is typically £120–£300 for an electrician.
- Insulation. An insulated double-skin door adds £200–£600 — essential for attached garages, heated rooms and conversions.
- Where you live. London and the South-East run 15–25 percent above national figures.
What a good garage door quote should itemise
Always get the quote in writing with a clear scope, and confirm the installer is insured and offers a workmanship guarantee. A quote you can genuinely compare will spell out:
- The door make, model and size, and whether it is a stock size or made-to-measure.
- The material and insulation spec (single-skin or 40mm double-skin).
- The operator brand and number of remotes if electric, plus any smart control or battery backup.
- Removal and disposal of the old door.
- The frame, fitting and making good, and any structural or lintel work priced separately.
- Any electrical work (socket or fused spur).
- The lead time and installation date.
- Warranties — door, operator and workmanship — and whether VAT is included.
Read recent customer reviews, check the quotes cover the same specification, and never pay a large deposit up front — tie payments to completed stages.
Repair or replace?
A quality garage door lasts around 15–30 years, and the parts that wear — springs, cables and electric operators — can usually be serviced or swapped. An annual service at £50–£120 a visit (lubrication, spring tension, cables, rollers, tracks and the auto-reverse safety test on electric doors) materially extends the life of the most expensive components. So if your door is fundamentally sound but stiff or noisy, a repair or service is usually the better first step.
Replacement makes more sense when the door itself is tired: panels damaged or corroded, persistent sticking or balance problems, or a dated single-skin door on an attached or converted garage. If you mainly want convenience, a retrofit electric operator on a sound up-and-over or sectional door costs £400–£750 fitted — but on a worn door an installer will usually recommend a new electric-ready unit instead. A modern door is also a security upgrade: look for Secured by Design accreditation, anti-lift devices and rolling-code remotes when you compare quotes.
Replacing the door as part of a garage conversion?
If the new door is part of turning the garage into a living space, plan the two together. A garage conversion normally needs an insulated door (or the door opening built up), and an insulated double-skin door at +£200–£600 is effectively essential to meet building regulations for a heated room. See our garage conversion cost guide for what the full project costs, and remember that a like-for-like door swap is normally permitted development — but altering the opening, or converting the garage itself, brings planning and building-regulation considerations.
Garage door quotes — FAQs
Supplied and fitted for a single garage, an up-and-over door costs £400–£900, an insulated roller £900–£2,200, a sectional £1,200–£3,500 and a side-hinged door £600–£1,500. Double garage doors run £1,400–£5,500. Adding electric operation costs £300–£700 on top, and an insulated double-skin door adds £200–£600. London and the South-East typically add 15–25 percent.
Three. With fitted prices for the same sectional door ranging from £1,200 to £3,500, comparing three written quotes on a like-for-like specification is the simplest way to avoid overpaying. Every quote you request through BestBuilders is free and no-obligation — submit your job once and up to three vetted, insured local installers respond.
Yes, completely free, and there is no catch. You tell us about your garage door once, we match you with up to three vetted, insured installers in your area, and they provide their quotes. You are under no obligation to accept any of them — if none suits, simply walk away. There is no fee to you at any point.
Most homeowners receive their quotes within 24 hours of submitting the form. A straightforward like-for-like replacement can often be priced from your description and a few photos, while a change of door type or size may need a short measuring visit before the installer confirms a final written price.
An electric garage door costs the door price plus £300–£700 for the operator (motor plus one or two remotes). A typical insulated electric roller door is £1,200–£2,800 fitted and an electric sectional is £1,600–£4,200 fitted. Most roller doors are sold electric-ready, so the operator is usually already bundled into the headline price. Smart app control and battery backup add £100–£450.
A quality garage door lasts around 15–30 years, and a service costs £50–£120 a visit, so a sound door with a worn spring or cable is usually worth repairing. If the door itself is tired, sticking or out of balance, replacement is normally better value — automating or patching a failing door simply carries the fault forward. A retrofit electric motor on a sound existing door costs £400–£750 fitted.
A good quote itemises the door make, model and size; the material and insulation specification; the operator brand and number of remotes if electric; removal and disposal of the old door; the frame, fitting and making good; any electrical work; the lead time; the door, operator and workmanship warranties; and VAT. If any of those are missing, ask before you compare it against other quotes.
In most cases, no. Swapping a garage door like-for-like — same size, shape, structure and use — is normally permitted development and needs no planning permission. You may need it if you widen or heighten the opening, alter the lintel or structural frame, or live in a listed building or conservation area. If in doubt, check with your local planning authority before ordering.
Both are strong upgrades. A roller door (£900–£2,200 fitted) coils vertically into a compact box, saves the most space and suits short drives and tight headroom, and it almost always comes electric-ready. A sectional door (£1,200–£3,500 fitted) lifts in panels that sit flat against the ceiling and generally offers the best insulation and the most premium finish — the usual choice for attached garages and garage conversions.
Yes if your garage is attached to the house, heated, or used as a gym, office or part of a garage conversion. An insulated double-skin door costs £200–£600 more than single-skin, cuts heat loss, reduces condensation, runs quieter and is more rigid, so harder to force. For a detached, unheated storage garage a single-skin door is usually fine.
Ready for your 3 free garage door quotes?
Tell us about your door once — up-and-over, roller, sectional, side-hinged, manual or electric — and up to 3 vetted, insured local installers will respond with free, no-obligation quotes, most within 24 hours.
Prefer to research first? Jump back to the quote form, check the full garage door cost guide, or explore garage conversions and the garage conversion cost guide.