Garage door prices by door type
The kind of door you choose makes a big difference to the price. These are published UK averages for each type, with the Scunthorpe figure alongside so you can see where a quote sits.
The overall picture
Checkatrade's published Scunthorpe figures put garage door installation at £1,250 on average, typically from £920 up to £1,700[1].
Checkatrade's garage door replacement guide puts a replacement door, installation included, typically between £1,245 and £4,000 across the UK[2]. Checkatrade describes its door prices as ballpark averages and suggests getting a local quote[2].
Up-and-over doors
Checkatrade's average up-and-over door prices are £895 for a single steel door, £1,400 for a double steel door, £1,400 for a single wooden door and £2,400 for a double wooden door[2].
Checkatrade says the up-and-over door was the default design on many older UK garages and is generally the cheapest option[2].
Sectional doors
Checkatrade's average sectional door prices are £1,000 for a single steel door, £1,800 for a double steel door, £1,700 for a single insulated steel door and £2,500 for a double insulated steel door[2].
Roller doors
Checkatrade's average roller door prices are £1,075 for a single steel door, £1,925 for a double steel door and £1,150 for a single insulated aluminium door[2].
Checkatrade says roller doors are built to withstand heavy use, which also means they tend to cost more than sectional doors[2].
Side-hinged doors
Checkatrade's average side-hinged door prices are £1,900 for a single wooden door and £1,225 for a single steel door[2].
Checkatrade says side-hinged doors suit garages with limited space or obstructions in the roof that get in the way of other door mechanisms[2].
Electric doors
Checkatrade says a single electric garage door tends to cost between £1,500 and £2,500[2].
Fitting and hidden costs
- Checkatrade puts installation labour at around £350 to £650 on top of the door, with simpler up-and-over doors quicker to fit and electric systems taking longer[2].
- Checkatrade lists hidden costs to watch for: disposal of the old door, wiring upgrades for electric doors, custom colours or finishes, and repairs to the surrounding frame[2].
Ask whether the price you are given includes the door, fitting and taking the old door away.
A new panel or just a new door?
- Checkatrade says replacing a garage door panel typically costs around £200 to £750[2].
- Checkatrade says sectional doors may allow a single panel to be replaced, but that depends on the model and manufacturer[2].
- Checkatrade says that if the frame and mechanism are in good working order and compatible, replacing just the door can be more cost-effective[2].
Choosing a firm
Checkatrade suggests checking whether a firm belongs to a trade association such as the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) or FENSA[2].
Ask for a quote
Tell us what you need. We'll reply to say which local firm we'd pass your enquiry to, and we only pass it on if you say yes.
Scunthorpe Garage Doors is a referral service, not a garage door company. When you send an enquiry, we tell you which local firm we'd pass it to and only pass on your details if you agree. The firm may pay us for the introduction. We don't vouch for any firm's work, so get a written quote and read it before you agree to anything.
Sources
- Checkatrade: garage doors in Scunthorpe, checked 2026-10-23
- Checkatrade: garage door replacement cost guide, checked 2026-10-28