PRICE GUIDE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · 2026–2027
Garage Door Installer cost in the UK
£400–£3,500 per door. Typically £1,600.
A new garage door supplied and fitted costs £400–£3,500 in the UK, with around £1,600 typical for a sectional door. Up-and-over doors are cheapest; roller and sectional doors cost more, and insulation, electric operation and a double-width opening raise the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a garage door installer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £400 | a manual up-and-over door |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £1,600 | what most people pay |
| High end | £3,500 | an insulated electric sectional door |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the builders and trades near you.
What moves the price
- Door type — an up-and-over garage door costs far less than an insulated roller or sectional door
- Electric operation — a motor, remotes and safety sensors add to the garage door price
- Single or double width — a double garage door needs a larger panel and a stronger mechanism
- Insulation — an insulated door suits an attached garage or one used as a workshop or gym
- Material and finish — steel is standard, while timber, GRP and custom colours cost more
- Opening condition — a damaged frame or uneven opening needs repairs before the new door goes in
Building and repair prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical garage door installer would have cost about £1610 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a garage door installer booking includes
Takes: Half a day for a manual door, a full day for an electric or double garage door. Not included: Electrical supply to the garage, building work to resize the opening and repairs to the garage structure are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common garage door jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose a manual up-and-over garage door if you rarely use the garage for a car
- Ask whether an existing sound door can be automated rather than replaced
- Pick a standard size and colour, as made-to-measure garage doors cost more
Before you book
- Check the garage has a power supply near the opening if you want an electric door
- Measure headroom and side room, as roller and sectional garage doors need different space
- Ask about safety sensors and auto-reverse on electric garage doors, especially with children around
- If you plan a garage conversion later, ask whether the opening will be bricked up instead
Garage Door Installer cost: questions people ask
£400–£3,500 per door, about £1,600 typical for a sectional door. A manual up-and-over is cheapest; an insulated electric sectional door costs the most.
Half a day for a manual door and about a day for an electric or double door.
A roller door coils above the opening and suits short drives; a sectional door lifts in panels and seals and insulates better. Both work well with electric operation.
Usually not for a like-for-like replacement. A listed building or a home in a conservation area may need consent to change the door's look.
Running a power supply, building work to change the opening and repairs to the garage structure are normally extra.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn up from published UK garage door costs — a national range, not a quote. Door type and operation decide your price.