Our Guide to Roller Doors
Our Guide to Roller Garage Doors
Having over 35 years worth of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on the knowledge that we have acquired on what makes a good garage door! This is important expertise to obtain when it comes to specifically enquiring about roller garage doors.
We ensure that we constantly have an extensive range of roller doors to suit different needs and budgets, big or small but also cover many other features too such as security.
Unfortunately in the UK so many roller doors are being produced and sold with low quality components, often resulting in unreliable operation and a quick deterioration of components within the door, which has the most parts of any garage door type.
We have now sold over 15,000 roller doors over the years and have always strived to sell the very best, so, we have organised a list of some of our top door models, and why they, in particular, are unique.
View Our Roller Door Range For Yourself!
Don't just take our word for it - we have THIRTEEN working roller doors on display at our Northamptonshire showroom! We are located in Wellingborough specifically and are very central to major road networks, so come along to see and try out the range for yourself! Plus, our expert in house staff will be on hand to help you choose the right door for you.
Our Top Recommendations
Here you can find our top six roller garage doors! Click on any of the below doors to check out further details.
NOTE: The prices shown below INCLUDE installation and VAT.
Top Roller Doors: Explained
See below for further details of our top roller garage doors.
Here you'll find the unique features belonging to each door, as well as their fantastic qualities.
Alluguard 55
Basic 'Button Controll' Operation - No Edge Detection. No Remote Control.
Standard Features - Electric 240V tube motor operation |
Why the Alluguard 55? An electric operated, basic controls, double skinned aluminium roller garage door using a 55mm foam filled aluminium slat with door control via a ‘button controll’ internal wall station with push buttons. Option to have a wall mounted key switch internally and/or externally or a rocker switch. This roller garage door is perfect for anyone who doesn’t need any security and only needs to open the door infrequently and usually on foot. The simple and basic hold to run control method means there are no electronics or safety edges or beams to worry about. Just push and hold to open and push and hold the button to close, simple. Being a 55mm curtain slat the door when open is rolled up into a compact size of around 205mm and comes with or without an aluminium hood cover. There are 4 standard curtain paint finish colours and a further range of 7 colours and a further 7 laminated finishes at extra cost. For internal secondary use. |
SINGLE SIZE - PRICES START FROM: £1,520 (including VAT & installation) up to 2.5m wide single width garage
DOUBLE SIZE - Not available
SeceuroGlide LT
Remote Control Electric Operation with Leading Edge Obstacle Detection.
Standard Features - Electric 240V tube motor operation |
Why the SeceuroGlide LT Roller Door? A remote control electric double skinned aluminum roller garage door using a 77mm German manufactured insulated slat with remote control via an impulse button handset. One push to open and one push to close with all safety detection built in. Stop the door at any point with a push of the handset button. This is a basic specification but high quality components for peace of mind and longevity. The motor has a 5 year guarantee and there are 2 handsets provided with the standard remote control system used. An internal wall mounted control panel has a courtesy light included to light up the garage when opening and switch off automatically after a period of time. Optional extras include various other internal or external mounted controls for the door. An external manual override can be specified if you have no other means of accessing the garage in the event of a power failure. Vision slats, vented slats at low level and colour matched side channels are all available. This door has medium level security and the curtain is held closed using several steel bands connecting the barrel to the door curtain inside. |
PRICES START FROM: £1,980 (including VAT & installation) up to 2.5m wide single width garage
DOUBLE SIZE - available up to 5.2m wide
SeceuroGlide Classic
Remote Control Electric Operation with Leading Edge Obstacle Detection (High Specification).
Standard Features - Electric tube motor operation |
Why the SeceuroGlide Classic Roller Door? A remote control electric double skinned aluminum roller garage door using a high quality 77mm German manufactured insulated slat. This is the roller door standard to aspire to. A door manufactured for over 25 years and developed to perfection as a standard offering. High quality components and assured manufacturing to tested standards. Remote control operation via an impulse button handset, choice of handsets included. One push to open and one push to close with all safety detection built in. Larger barrel and unique patented locking mechanism holding door locked solid when closed. Enhanced noise reduction with patented webbing system to curtain sides. |
PRICES START FROM: £2,250 (including VAT & installation) up to 2.5m wide single width garage
DOUBLE SIZE - available up to 5.2m wide
Hormann Rollmatic 2
Remote Control Electric Operation with Power Surge Safety Detection (High Specification).
Standard Features - Electric motor drive with external 240V DC motor |
Why the Hormann Rollmatic 2? A remote control electric double skinned aluminum roller garage door using a 77mm German manufacture, insulated, double skinned and unique, smooth faced aluminium slat with remote control operation via an impulse button handset, 2 handsets included. One push to open and one push to close with all safety detection built in from the motor drive itself Unique external motor drive with very simple manual override and spring balance on manual operation. Fast manual override when there might be a power cut because the electric drive is simply disconnected internally and the door can then be operated with a balanced spring assistance. |
PRICES START FROM: £2,380 (including VAT & installation) up to 2.5m wide single width garage
DOUBLE SIZE - available up to 6m wide
SeceuroGlide Excel
Security Rated Remote Control Electric Operation with Leading Edge Obstacle Detection.
Standard Features - Electric 240V high quality motor drive |
Why the SeceuroGlide Excel? A security rated remote control electric double skinned aluminum roller garage door using a 77mm German manufactured insulated slat with remote control via an impulse button handset, 2 handsets included. One push to open and one push to close with all safety detection built in. LPS1175 level 1 security rating for peace of mind. This is an enhanced and tested version of the already excellent ‘Original’ with upgraded components in key sections to give maximum resistance to forced attacks. It is a beautiful looking door with a good overall integrity and smooth, quiet operation. High specification roller door which is the result of 25 years or more of development and testing and constant improvements. |
PRICES START FROM: £2,450 (including VAT & installation) up to 2.5m wide single width garage
DOUBLE SIZE - available up to 5.4m wide
Vortex - Security
High Security Remote Control Electric Operation with Leading Edge Obstacle Detection.
Standard Features - Electric motor drive |
Why the Vortex? A remote control electric aluminum roller garage door using a patented and unique extruded aluminium slat with remote control electric operation via an impulse button handset, 2 handsets included. One push to open and one push to close with all necessary and relevant safety detection built in. LPS1175 level 2 security rating - Highest security and wind speed rating for any roller garage door in the UK. Wind class 5 rated, tested to 114mph winds!! Originally a roller shutter design for storm proof shutter in the Southern USA states this roller garage doors is now built in the UK and is tested for high security and high wind ratings, something more relevant than ever before now. |
PRICES START FROM: £3,500 (including VAT & installation) up to 2.5m wide single width garage
DOUBLE SIZE - available up to 6m wide
Special - Hormann Decotherm SB
The Hormann Decotherm SB roller door is manufactured to high standards for use in industrial applications. However, if you're interested in an extremely robust door with real security, the Hormann SB is a favourable option for domestic applications too.
Standard Features - Unique 100mm double skinned galvanised steel slat with excellent insulation properties. - U-value 3.9 W/(m2K) Wind Load Class 4, the highest for any roller garage door (tested to 146 km/h) - Made to Measure sizes up to 5000mm wide and 4500m high - Controls for almost any requirement – Remote Control, Key control, Coded Pad, Bi Secur Mobile App – The Hormann Gateway, Timed control, etc… - Highest levels of safety with bottom edge sensor and optional infra red beams. |
Why the Hormann Decotherm SB? - Strongest roller garage door available in the UK with very high levels of security and insulation - Patented spring balance mechanism for safety and ease of use when in manual override mode - Unique micro profiled slats for the curtain with high quality galvanised steel finish as a natural finish option along - Nine colour finish options - The very best roller door for larger garage openings |
PRICES START FROM: Price on Application
VISIT US!
We have 13 roller doors available at our showroom for you to see and try out for yourself.
Our showroom is located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, so come along to see our huge range of roller doors! Our expert team is on hand wherever any guidance is required.