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Garage door cost: what it really costs in 2026
Manual up-and-over to sectional.
£900 – £1,980
A manual up-and-over door starts around £900 fitted. Electric operation runs about £1,440 and insulated sectional doors £1,980.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Manual up-and-over | The standard swap | £900 |
| Electric | Remote operation | £1,440 |
| Sectional | Insulated, opens vertically | £1,980 |
What actually happens
- Opening measured; frame condition checked
- Old door and gear removed
- New frame or fixing sub-frame fitted
- Door installed and balanced
- Electric: motor, safety sensors and remotes set up
- Sealed, adjusted and demonstrated
Popular choices
Anthracite sectional doorsInsulated doors for converted garagesSmart openers (phone control)
Regulations to know
- Electric doors must have safety reversal — it's built into compliant kit
- No planning needed for replacement; changing the opening size is building work
Tips from the trade
- If the garage is, or might become, living space, the insulated sectional pays for itself
- A door is only as good as its springs — cheap gear fails first
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