Coils up into a compact box above the opening. The right call when there's barely any headroom to work with.
Older garages, converted outbuildings, and anywhere the ceiling sits close to the top of the opening, roller doors take up far less internal space than a sectional track system. That compactness is the whole reason to choose one.
Unlike up-and-over doors, roller doors are almost always sold with electric operation included rather than as an optional extra, manual roller doors exist but are uncommon in residential settings. Worth factoring the opener into the price comparison rather than treating it as a separate cost.
Budget roller doors are thinner and less insulated than a decent sectional door, so if you're comparing on paper, the cheap roller option can look tempting until you check the insulation rating. A properly insulated roller door closes that gap, but it's usually the most expensive door type once you spec it that way. We'll show you both numbers rather than just quoting the cheapest one.
Roller doors lock along the full width of the guide rails when closed, which is a genuinely secure setup, part of why they're popular for garages used to store anything valuable. Colour ranges are typically narrower than sectional doors, usually a handful of standard finishes rather than a full custom palette, worth checking against your house front before committing.
The rolling mechanism has more moving parts in constant use than a sectional door's simpler track, which means the guide rails and roller mechanism benefit from an annual check, dust and debris in the rails is the most common cause of a roller door running roughly.
Roller doors coil into a box typically 20-30cm deep at the top of the opening, versus the deeper track run a sectional door needs, a meaningful difference in a converted or older garage.
Slightly more than a well-maintained sectional door due to the coiling mechanism, though this varies by manufacturer and largely comes down to regular maintenance.
Most calls booked before early afternoon get a same-day slot. No callout fee if we carry out the repair.