We supply and fit complete electric garage doors across Newcastle upon Tyne and the North East. Each job covers the door, the motor, the remotes and the safety features, all set up for your opening. We fit roller, sectional and side-hinged doors.
How our installation service works
The job includes measuring the opening, ordering a door made to suit it, and taking out your old door if removal is part of your quote. We then hang the new door, fit and set up the motor, and pair your remotes and wall control.
To start, use the quote form at the top of this page or email info@remotegaragedoor.co.uk. Send the width and height of the opening and a photo taken from inside the garage. Tell us too if you park inside and if the garage joins the house. Those details often show which door types are realistic straight away. We then go through the headroom, side room and drive length with you, and set out the door, motor, price and timing in a written quote.
On fitting day, we set the open and closed positions and test the force limits and obstacle detection. Before we leave, we walk you through the door, including the manual release, so it helps if whoever uses it most is around. If your present door is sound and a motor would do the job, we will say so, as automating it costs far less.
Which door suits your garage?
The biggest decision is the door type. The length of your drive and whether the garage joins the house usually narrow it down quickly, and each type has its own trade-offs.
Roller doors
A roller door winds up into a box above the opening. Nothing swings onto the drive, and the ceiling stays clear for storage. That makes it a strong choice for a short drive, or for a garage with awkward corners where tracks would be hard to fit.
Sectional doors
A sectional door rises in panels and then runs back under the ceiling. The panels are usually double-skinned, with rubber seals at each joint, so it is often the first pick for an attached garage. You do give up the space above the car, as the tracks sit there.
Side-hinged doors
These open outwards like a pair of gates and leave the whole ceiling free. They suit period homes and workshops, and one leaf can be opened to fetch a bike. Each leaf needs its own drive, and you need clear ground in front for the swing, so they usually cost the most.
If you are torn between two types, it is usually a roller and a sectional. Our guide to roller and sectional doors compares them side by side, including headroom, insulation and how each one works with a short drive.
What a new electric door typically costs
The table shows typical 2026 UK guide figures for a single garage. They are not our price list, and your quote will be based on your own opening.
| Door type | Supply only | Supplied and fitted |
|---|---|---|
| Roller | £700 to £1,400 | £900 to £2,000 |
| Sectional | £900 to £2,200 | £1,200 to £3,000 |
| Side-hinged | £1,100 to £2,800 | £1,500 to £3,500 |
Some guides quote up to about £3,200 for a roller door. Insulation, colour-matched finishes and a quieter motor all push a price upwards, and a double opening needs more material and a stronger opener. Our price guide goes through these in more detail.
How to compare two quotes
Two totals can describe quite different jobs, so read past the bottom line. Check whether each quote includes VAT, taking away the old door, making good around the frame and how many remotes you get. If one figure is much lower, one of those items is often the reason. It also helps to check that both quotes are for the same door type and the same kind of motor.
Is supply only a sensible saving?
For most homeowners it saves less than it first appears. The gap between supply only and fitted is a few hundred pounds, and that covers a lot of heavy, skilled work. Supply only also leaves you to order the right size, lift the door into place and set up the motor, along with the safety settings and manual release that protect everyone who uses it.
The setup is the part people underestimate. BS EN 13241 covers domestic door safety, including force limits and obstacle detection. A door that has been hung correctly can still be unsafe if those settings are wrong. If you have a capable fitter lined up, supply only can work, but somebody has to take responsibility for those checks.
Power and extras to plan before you order
The opener needs power close by. If nothing is within reach, have a qualified electrician add a supply before fitting day. A typical guide figure for a new socket is £80 to £150, so allow for it from the start.
A few options are much easier to include at the start than to add later. An insulated door makes the most sense where the garage shares a wall with your home or sits under a bedroom. A belt or direct drive motor suits the same garages, as it runs more quietly. Phone control through a Wi-Fi module typically adds £30 to £60, and battery backup typically adds £50 to £120. If the garage is your only way into the house, take the backup seriously.
Do you need permission for a new door?
Often it is not a concern, but we would not treat that as a given. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, changing the look of the front of a building can be sensitive. Check with your local authority before you order, because a made-to-measure door is hard to change once it has been built.
Once you have a rough idea of the door you want, the next step is the same for every garage. Send us your opening size and a photo using the form at the top of this page. We will come back with the door types that fit and a written quote for your job.
