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Garage Door Replacement Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost to replace your garage door in the UK. Adjust the number of doors, the door size, the door type, and whether you add an electric opener or remove the old door to see an itemised low–high range in pounds (VAT inclusive) for your project.
How this calculator is built
Unit costs with sources
This model cites 3 sources for its line-item cost and regional labour inputs.
Regional labour adjustment
The region table applies local labour indexes only to labour-heavy line items.
Published methodology
The methodology page lists the formula, size drivers, labour model, and source links.
How this estimate is calculated
The model prices 5 project line items from published cost inputs. Quantities are driven by the number of doors, the door size, the door type, and whether an electric opener is added or the old door removed. The selected scope and finish adjust those inputs, then the regional index changes only each line's labour share; material prices remain national.
The itemised midpoint is shown as a ±25% planning range. It is not a contractor quote: access, design choices, permits, availability, and site conditions can move the final price.
VAT
The calculator applies the configured standard UK VAT rate of 20% to its renovation estimate and shows the VAT-inclusive total. Some projects or properties can qualify for different treatment, so confirm the rate and any exemptions on each contractor quote.
How firm these costs are
The national renovation model is assembled from the public cost guides cited for its individual inputs, then calibrated against a cited market range. Individual line prices are planning allocations rather than live quotes; compare the result with itemised quotes from qualified contractors before budgeting.
Estimate your project
Change the default inputs to match your scope. The breakdown updates by line item.
Garage Door Replacement Cost by region: typical ranges
Each range applies that region's labour index to the labour-share line items of the default project; materials stay at national prices. Select a region for its full local breakdown and calculator.
| Region | Typical range | Labour index | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | £882–£1,471 | 95% | Usually none |
| East of England | £882–£1,471 | 95% | Usually none |
| London | £942–£1,570 | 112% | Likely |
| North East | £882–£1,471 | 95% | Usually none |
| North West | £886–£1,477 | 96% | Usually none |
| Scotland | £900–£1,500 | 100% | Usually none |
| South East | £914–£1,523 | 104% | Usually none |
| South West | £939–£1,564 | 111% | Usually none |
| Wales | £893–£1,488 | 98% | Usually none |
| West Midlands | £882–£1,471 | 95% | Usually none |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £879–£1,465 | 94% | Usually none |
Common questions
How much does it cost to replace a garage door in the UK?
A single insulated steel door installed typically runs about £900–£1,400, with a manual insulated door landing near £1,200 including VAT — the calculator's default. Adding an electric opener pushes a single door into the £1,500–£2,500 range, and double or premium timber-effect doors cost more. Our figures work from ex-VAT trade costs and then add the standard 20% VAT, so the headline total is the real bill you pay.
Should I add an electric opener?
A motorised operator with remote control, fitted, typically adds around £400–£700 to a single door and is what turns a manual up-and-over or sectional door into an electric one. Toggle 'New automatic opener' to include it; leave it off if you are keeping a manual door or reusing an existing motor.
Do I need planning permission or building control for a new garage door?
Replacing a garage door like-for-like is normally permitted development and needs neither planning permission nor a building-control application. You may need consent if you widen or heighten the opening, alter the structure above it, or the property is listed or in a conservation area — check with your local planning authority before ordering.