Industrial door replacement in the Scottish Borders

In short

Each door replacement in the Scottish Borders starts with a free survey and a written fixed price that lists the new door, strip-out, disposal and any opening repairs as separate lines.

Area: Scottish Borders
Nation: Scotland
Main town: Galashiels
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Safe strip-out. Tensioned springs and heavy parts are removed by trained engineers.
Disposal. We take the old door away so there is nothing left on site to deal with.
Right door type. Like-for-like or an upgrade to suit how the opening is used now.
Commissioning. Safety devices tested, forces measured and instructions handed over.
Free survey. We inspect the old door and measure the opening at no cost before quoting.

What this work can involve

Replacing vehicle-damaged roller shutters on a block of small industrial units between tenancies.
Phasing the replacement of several loading doors so only one bay is out of use at a time.
Replacing a corroded single-skin roller shutter on a trade unit with an insulated roller door and electric operation.

Powered door rules that apply in the Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders is in Scotland, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around the Scottish Borders vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Guide prices for industrial door replacement

Industrial door replacement guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Strip-out and disposal on replacement	£345 – £1,195 per door
Industrial roller shutter, single-skin steel, electric (to c. 4 × 4 m)	£2,395 – £5,495
Sectional overhead door, 40 mm insulated, electric (to c. 4 × 4.5 m)	£3,495 – £8,495

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Questions from businesses in the Scottish Borders

Can we change door type when replacing at our the Scottish Borders unit?

Usually, yes, subject to headroom, side room and back room. Common upgrades are single-skin to insulated, manual to electric and conventional to high-speed. We check the space and the structure on survey before recommending a door type.

Do you take the old door away from our the Scottish Borders site?

Yes. Strip-out includes removing the old door, springs, guides and drive from site for recycling or disposal. It is priced as a separate line in the quote so you can see exactly what removal costs.

How long will our opening in the Scottish Borders be out of use?

The new door is made to measure before the old one is removed, so a single door is usually stripped out and replaced in a day, with the opening secured again by the end of the visit.

Towns in the Scottish Borders we cover

We cover 4 towns in the Scottish Borders for industrial door replacement, including Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso.

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More about Industrial door replacement. Last updated 19 October 2026.