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Garage Door Replacement Cost UK 2026

UK replacement garage door costs for up-and-over, roller, sectional, insulated and electric doors, including typical installation labour.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · Sources & data · Methodology

Typical planning costAbout £1,245–£4,000 including installation
Broader project rangeDoor-only benchmarks start around £895 for a basic single steel up-and-over door
Planning figures are estimates rather than quotations. Live calculators combine dated UK benchmarks with clearly separated modelling assumptions such as region, size, condition and specification.

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What affects the cost?

Garage door replacement cost varies widely with opening size, door mechanism, insulation, automation and installation complexity. Electric and bespoke systems normally sit at the higher end of the market.

  • Single or double opening
  • Up-and-over, roller or sectional door
  • Steel, aluminium or timber
  • Insulation level
  • Manual or electric operation
  • Installation and removal complexity

Typical cost breakdown

Steel up-and-over, singleAround £895
Steel sectional, singleAround £1,000
Insulated steel sectional, singleAround £1,700
Electric garage door, single£1,500–£2,500
Installation labour£350–£650

Regional planning examples

The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.

London£1,600–£5,100
Manchester£1,150–£3,750
Birmingham£1,200–£3,900
Glasgow£1,200–£3,800
Cardiff£1,150–£3,650

Sources used for this guide

Checkatrade

Garage Door Replacement: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: Cost table last updated August 2026

Used for: Garage door type benchmarks and typical replacement installation labour

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a replacement garage door cost?

A useful current UK planning range including installation is about £1,245–£4,000, depending heavily on door type and specification.

Are electric garage doors more expensive?

Yes. Electric doors generally cost more because of the motor, controls and additional installation complexity.

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