Double sectional garage doors in Grays
We survey, supply and fit double sectional doors for homes in Grays and the surrounding parts of Essex, with every door made to the measured opening.
Our Grays coverage takes in RM16, RM17, RM18, RM20, and nearby we also cover South Ockendon (3 mi), Stanford-le-Hope (6 mi) and Basildon (9 mi). Southend-on-Sea is about 17 miles away.
- Area
- Essex
- Planning authority
- Thurrock Council
- Postcode districts
- RM16, RM17, RM18 and more
- Nearest town
- South Ockendon (3 mi)
- Guide price
- £3,295–£4,995
- Visits
- Free survey

Key questions about double sectional doors in Grays
How long does fitting take?
A double sectional door is still usually a one-day job for a two-person team, including removal of the old door, unless the opening needs building work first.
Will a standard operator lift it?
Domestic operators come in ratings for different door areas. Wide doors need an operator rated for the size and weight, and on very wide or heavy doors a more powerful unit or a different drive arrangement is specified.
Options and upgrades for Grays homes
- Heavier operatorOperator rated for the door area and weight.
- Window insertsRows of windows in one section for daylight.
- Wicket doorIntegrated pedestrian door on selected ranges.
- Matching side doorPedestrian door in the same finish.
How much does a double sectional door cost in Grays?
Guide price: £3,295–£4,995 inc VAT. The figure includes VAT, fitting and taking away a standard old door. Your survey turns it into a fixed price.
At the free survey we measure everything the manufacturer needs, check the brickwork, lintel and floor, and agree the door details with you.
Do you need permission in Grays?
If your property in Grays is listed, in a conservation area or on an estate with planning conditions, Thurrock Council is the authority to check with before ordering.
A new garage door in an existing opening is not normally development needing planning permission in England. The exceptions are listed buildings, conservation areas, Article 4 areas and estates where a planning condition restricts changes to the garage.
What happens next?
Tell us about the garage
Use the form, the guide-price tool or call. A few photos of the opening help.
Free survey
We measure the opening and confirm the options, then send a fixed written price.
Made to measure
Your door is ordered to the surveyed size. The lead time is on your quote.
Fitting day
The old door comes out, the new door goes in and is balanced, tested and handed over.
Questions from Grays customers
How much is a double sectional garage door?
A double insulated sectional door, supplied and fitted with an electric operator, is typically around £3,295–£4,995, depending on width, finish and glazing.
Do I need more headroom for a double door?
Headroom depends more on the track and spring system than the width. Where headroom is tight, a low-headroom version is available.
Which parts of Grays do you cover?
We cover Grays across postcode districts RM16, RM17, RM18, RM20, along with nearby South Ockendon, Stanford-le-Hope and Basildon. Dates are agreed when you book.
Do I need planning permission for a new garage door in Grays?
Usually not. Replacing a garage door, including with an electric sectional door, does not normally need planning permission in England unless the house is listed, in a conservation area or Article 4 area, or has planning conditions affecting the garage. If in doubt, check with Thurrock Council.
Do you also cover towns near Grays?
Yes. Close to Grays we also cover South Ockendon (3 mi), Stanford-le-Hope (6 mi), Basildon (9 mi) and Pitsea (10 mi).
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Tell us about your garage and we will come back with clear next steps.
