How Much Does a Garage Door Cost in the UK?

Home Updated August 2026 8 min read

A garage door is one of the biggest visible elements of a house front, and the price gap between a basic manual up-and-over and a fully automated insulated sectional door is huge. Type is the main driver of cost, but whether it comes electric, insulated and pre-hung all move the price considerably.

This guide covers real 2026 UK prices by door type, electric conversion, insulation and what fitting typically adds.

Quick Answer

A basic up-and-over garage door costs £250 to £600 supplied, a sectional door costs £600 to £1,800, a roller door costs £700 to £2,000, and a timber side-hinged door costs £500 to £1,500, in 2026. Fitting adds £150 to £400 on top.

Garage Door Cost by Type

Type is the single biggest factor, since the mechanism (swinging out, rolling up, folding into sections) changes both the manufacturing cost and how much space it needs in front of the garage.

Door Type	Typical Cost (Supplied)
Basic steel up-and-over	£250 to £600
Retractable (canopy) up-and-over	£350 to £800
Roller door, steel	£700 to £1,400
Roller door, insulated aluminium	£1,200 to £2,000
Sectional door, steel	£600 to £1,200
Sectional door, insulated/timber-effect	£1,200 to £1,800
Side-hinged timber door	£500 to £1,500

These are supply-only prices; fitting is usually a separate cost, covered below.

Fitting and Electric Conversion

Most garage doors are sold supply-only or supply-and-fit, and going electric adds a further cost whether done at purchase or retrofitted later.

Professional fitting, supply-only door: £150 to £400 depending on door type and whether the old frame needs replacing too.
Electric door, bought pre-wired and fitted: £800 to £2,500 total, including motor, remote controls and safety sensors.
Retrofit motor kit on an existing manual door: £250 to £600 plus £100 to £200 fitting labour, cheaper than replacing the whole door.
Smart control add-on (app/voice control): £50 to £150 on top of a standard electric motor.
New frame, if the old one is rotten or the wrong size: £150 to £400 extra.

Which Type Is Best?

The right choice depends more on the garage's layout and driveway space than on budget alone.

Sectional: Opens vertically without swinging out, good insulation, suits most modern driveways. Costs more than basic up-and-over.
Roller: Most compact, good for garages with limited headroom or a short driveway close to the road.
Up-and-over: Cheapest option, but swings outward on the canopy type or needs a fully clear approach on the retractable type.
Side-hinged: Suits period properties or a garage used as a workshop needing regular pedestrian access without opening the full door.

A garage being converted for extra living space rather than a car is a different project entirely; see our guide to garage conversion costs if that is the plan instead of a straight door swap.

Insulation

An uninsulated steel door loses heat fast, which matters if the garage is attached to the house or used as a workshop.

Factory-insulated door, bought new: Adds £100 to £400 to the base door cost depending on type.
DIY retrofit insulation kit on an existing steel door: £40 to £100 in materials, a more modest improvement than a factory-insulated door.
Insulated frame and weather seals: £50 to £150 extra, worth doing alongside an insulated door to stop draughts around the edges.

Do I Need Planning Permission?

Replacing a garage door on a standard house does not usually need planning permission, since it counts as permitted development in most cases. Listed buildings, some conservation areas, and garages already converted into habitable rooms may have different rules, so it is worth a quick council check first if the property falls into any of those categories.

How Long Does a Garage Door Last?

A steel up-and-over or sectional door typically lasts 15 to 25 years with basic maintenance such as lubricating hinges and rollers annually. Timber doors need more upkeep, repainting or re-staining every 3 to 5 years, and can last 20 to 30 years if properly maintained, while the electric motor on an automated door typically needs replacing after 10 to 15 years regardless of the door itself.

Ways to Reduce the Cost

Choose a basic up-and-over if space allows. The cheapest option by a clear margin, and perfectly serviceable if the driveway has clear space in front.
Retrofit an electric motor instead of buying pre-wired. Cheaper than a fully electric door and can often be added later once budget allows.
Buy end-of-line or ex-display models. Some suppliers discount doors from discontinued colour ranges significantly.
Keep the existing frame if it is sound. Avoids £150 to £400 in extra framing costs if the current opening is the right size and undamaged.
Skip insulation on a detached garage used only for storage. The saving matters more where the garage is attached to the house or used as a heated workshop.

Bottom Line

Garage doors cost £250 to £2,000 depending on type, with most homeowners landing between £600 and £1,500 for a decent sectional or roller door fitted. Going electric adds £250 to £2,500 depending on whether it is a retrofit or a new pre-wired door. Sectional and roller doors suit most modern driveways best; up-and-over remains the budget choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a new garage door cost in the UK?

A basic up-and-over garage door costs £250 to £600 supplied, a sectional door costs £600 to £1,800, a roller door costs £700 to £2,000, and a side-hinged timber door costs £500 to £1,500. Fitting typically adds £150 to £400 on top of the door itself.

How much does an electric garage door cost?

An electric garage door, either bought pre-wired or converted from manual, typically costs £800 to £2,500 fully fitted, including the motor, remote controls and safety sensors. Converting an existing manual door to electric with a retrofit motor kit costs £250 to £600 plus installation, cheaper than replacing the whole door.

Which type of garage door is best?

Sectional doors are generally considered the best all-round option since they open vertically without swinging out, insulate well and suit most driveways, but cost more than a basic up-and-over. Roller doors are the most compact for garages with limited headroom or a short driveway. Up-and-over doors are the cheapest but swing outward, needing clear space in front, and side-hinged doors suit period properties or garages used as a workshop needing pedestrian access.

How much does it cost to insulate a garage door?

Buying an insulated garage door instead of a standard uninsulated one typically adds £100 to £400 to the door cost depending on type. Retrofitting insulation kits onto an existing steel door cost £40 to £100 in materials as a DIY job, though the improvement is more modest than a factory-insulated door.

Do I need planning permission to replace a garage door?

Replacing a garage door on a standard house does not usually need planning permission, since it counts as permitted development in most cases. Listed buildings, some conservation areas, and garages that have been converted into habitable rooms may have different rules, so it is worth a quick council check first if the property falls into any of those categories.