Garage Door Replacement Cost in the UK: Prices in 2026
TL;DR
A replacement garage door costs £400 to £3,500 fitted in the UK, depending on type. An up-and-over door starts at £400, an insulated roller at £900, a sectional at £1,200.
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Garage door replacement cost: the short version
A replacement garage door costs £400 to £3,500 fitted in the UK, depending on the type. The cheapest option is a single up-and-over door at £400 to £900. An insulated roller door costs £900 to £2,200, and an insulated sectional door costs £1,200 to £3,500. A double garage door costs £1,400 to £5,500. Those figures are from BestBuilders, Q3 2026, and they cover the door and the fitting.
The type decides the price more than the brand. An up-and-over door is one panel that swings out and up. A roller door is slats that roll into a box above the opening. A sectional door is panels that slide up and back along rails. The roller and sectional types insulate better, which matters if the garage is attached to the house or used as a workshop.
Figure 1: A suburban house with a white double garage door. The door is the largest moving part of the house, and its type decides the replacement price more than its brand.
Garage door cost by type
| Door type | Single, fitted | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up-and-over | £400 to £900 | Cheapest option. One panel that swings out and up. |
| Insulated roller | £900 to £2,200 | Slats roll into a box above the opening. |
| Sectional | £1,200 to £3,500 | Panels slide up and back along rails. |
| Side-hinged | £600 to £1,500 | Two doors that open out, like a stable door. |
| Double garage door | £1,400 to £5,500 | Any type in double width. |
A double door is wider than a single door, and it needs a stronger frame, stronger springs and a stronger opener.
Manual vs electric
Adding an electric opener costs £300 to £700 on top of the door, including the motor, the remote and the fitting. A double-skin insulated door costs £200 to £600 more than a single-skin door of the same type. An insulated door keeps the garage warmer, which matters if the garage is attached to the house or used as a room. If the garage is a cold store for a car, a manual single-skin door is enough.
Worked example: single sectional vs double
Take a single sectional door at £1,200 to £3,500. A double door costs 40 to 60% more, so the same door in double width costs £1,680 to £5,600. That sits against the published double door range of £1,400 to £5,500, and the top ends agree within £100. The lesson is simple: a double door costs about half as much again as a single door, not twice as much, because the frame, the fitting and the call-out are shared.
What a quote should include
- Removal: taking the old door away should be in the price, not an extra.
- Frame: a new frame or a frame repair, where the old one is out of square or rotten.
- VAT: the price should state whether VAT is included.
- Electrics: a fused spur or a new socket for an opener, fitted by a qualified electrician.
- Guarantee: most doors carry a guarantee on the door and the motor. Ask how long it runs and what it covers.
What pushes the price up
- Size: a double door costs 40 to 70% more than a single door.
- Insulation: a double-skin insulated door adds £200 to £600.
- Colour: standard white is cheapest. Woodgrain and bespoke colours cost more.
- Glazing: glazed panels and windows in the door add cost and need safety glass.
- Region: London and the South East add 15 to 25% to the same door.
Sources: BestBuilders garage door replacement cost guide, Q3 2026 (up-and-over £400 to £900; insulated roller £900 to £2,200; sectional £1,200 to £3,500; side-hinged £600 to £1,500; double £1,400 to £5,500; electric opener £300 to £700; insulated double-skin £200 to £600; London and South East 15 to 25% more); BestBuilders replacement guide (double adds 40 to 70%); Guiding Expert 2026 (single garage budget £1,000 to £2,500 fitted; double £2,000 to £4,500; installation £300 to £800). Prices checked 14 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a garage door cost to replace?
£400 to £3,500 fitted for a single door, depending on the type. An up-and-over door costs £400 to £900, an insulated roller £900 to £2,200, and a sectional £1,200 to £3,500.
How much does a double garage door cost?
£1,400 to £5,500 fitted. A double door costs 40 to 70% more than a single door of the same type.
How much does it cost to make a garage door electric?
£300 to £700 for the opener, the remote and the fitting. A new power point adds to that if the garage has no socket.
How long does a garage door last?
A garage door lasts decades when it is looked after. The springs and cables wear first, and replacing them costs far less than a new door.
Can I replace a garage door myself?
A manual up-and-over door is a possible DIY job for a confident builder. A roller or sectional door is not: the springs carry a lot of tension, and a mistake can cause a serious injury. Most suppliers fit as part of the price.
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