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[Closed] Roller garage doors from eBay...worth it?

 DrP
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There's a whole host of sellers at about the £400 Mark, and I'm happy to fit myself.
Just wondered if anyone has bought a made to measure door from the numerous eBay/online companies at all?
Anything to report?
Ta!

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Posted : 20/06/2015 10:04 pm
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Rollerdor in Norwich go direct rather then eBay ,ask for Colin .I've fitted loads of then without a problem


 
Posted : 21/06/2015 12:19 am
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Thanks, will do!

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Posted : 21/06/2015 2:48 pm
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2nd Rollerdor. I have one and it was very easy to fit and great quality.


 
Posted : 21/06/2015 3:30 pm
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I got one fitted from Essati about a month ago for £700.00. Pleased with the results.


 
Posted : 22/06/2015 12:09 pm
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Are roller doors more secure than traditional up and over doors?


 
Posted : 22/06/2015 12:16 pm
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Are roller doors more secure than traditional up and over doors?

I think they are, as they can't be forced up from the outside.

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Posted : 22/06/2015 12:36 pm
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Any luck with your door?


 
Posted : 27/06/2015 9:32 pm
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Measured up and been playing with the website, but stairs/bathroom/paint ask taking priority!
I'll focus on it next week!!

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Posted : 27/06/2015 9:45 pm
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Bookmarked for future use.....

Difficult to fit at all? Reasonably good at DIY myself.


 
Posted : 27/06/2015 11:11 pm
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They look fairly straightforward on the instructions..
I'll do a little write up!
Must order one this coming week!

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Posted : 28/06/2015 7:18 am
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Subscribed.


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 9:44 am
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Moi aussi. My current up and over need bodging once every 6 months.

Diy rollers look like a good option.


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 9:46 am
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They are easy to fit , I fit garage doors for a living but anyone with diy knowledge can fit one , the rd 55 comes pre assembled..roughly takes me two hours to rip out old door and fit new


 
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I'm fitting a few this week will take some pics and post on here


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 10:02 am
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How much height do you need above the door /behind the lintel to fit the rd55 ?


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 10:04 am
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205mm or 300mm for the 77


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 10:33 am
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Good stuff dave , will have a quick measure up when i go out. Worst case i just rip my "mezziamine" shelf out ......


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 10:35 am
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Lots of photos please I'm fitting one soon. How much vertical play on the side rails the left hand wall on my garage is 6mm out of plumb over the hight and I would rather not pack it out with packers.

Thanks


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 10:38 am
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6mm will be fine ,just make sure the axle/head is set level , the roll comes with a full box which means it fiet all need to be fitted being lintel can go completely within if you have the height or even half of it behind


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 10:45 am
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Thanks


 
Posted : 28/06/2015 11:11 am
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Ordered today...£605 all in..
3 week lead time, so keep those breaths held...!!

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Posted : 29/06/2015 12:30 pm
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* adds name to roller door love in *


 
Posted : 29/06/2015 12:35 pm
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me too


 
Posted : 29/06/2015 12:37 pm
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And another.


 
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What does "all in" include to make up the price difference from the original £400-ish figure?

I think the domestic department of fiscal responsibility would allow me to splurge £400 on a door, but I think the line may be drawn before £600...


 
Posted : 29/06/2015 1:05 pm
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Hmm, bookmarked!


 
Posted : 29/06/2015 2:12 pm
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I've a fairly standard garage door size... I opted for the safety sensor (+£125 ) . Was £480 for the normal door.

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Posted : 29/06/2015 3:58 pm
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Ah, I shall just tell her to be more careful then! Ta.

*moves up to of diy nerd wishlist*


 
Posted : 29/06/2015 9:25 pm
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Did u go for wireless safety? ...they run in dead man mode as standard this can be switched off easily...
Deadman- hold button to close

Did u buy the 55or 77


 
Posted : 29/06/2015 9:28 pm
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Oh and anyone local to Surrey I can do supply and fit and disposal of old door! Not sure this is allowed but hey


 
Posted : 29/06/2015 9:29 pm
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Yes, wireless safety so it's one click close...
Seemed fancier that dead man. The lady on the phone laughed when I sited the reason fur wanting it!

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Posted : 29/06/2015 10:13 pm
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Interesting. Do they gain any headroom against an up and over? My vdub won't go into the garage at the new house. Needs an extra inch of clearance as the door hangs too low under the lintel.


 
Posted : 30/06/2015 6:29 am
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I suppose it depends. If you can fit the unit behind the lintel (I can) then you can have the opening to pretty much the woke brick frame... Obviously if tutu gaff to fit the unit below the lintel then you lose 300mm..

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I fitted our above the Lintel:

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Posted : 30/06/2015 10:16 am
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Watching this with interest


 
Posted : 30/06/2015 8:14 pm
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Door arrived yesterday and is sat in the garage waiting for my week off next week 🙂
Will update you all when the time comes!

DrP


 
Posted : 16/07/2015 4:53 pm
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davewilson - do you come as far south as Steyning?


 
Posted : 16/07/2015 7:29 pm
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John...I'm in worthing! Small world!

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Posted : 17/07/2015 7:48 pm
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Bit of a cheeky hijack but are there any cheaper versions of a Hormann sectional door?

Thanks.

as you were. 😉


 
Posted : 17/07/2015 8:02 pm
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Yes, been in the game for 28 years. Hormann are good but try a local industrial door company who buys of a trade only UK manufacturer like Indupart for example.


 
Posted : 17/07/2015 10:44 pm
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Thanks kingkongsfinger, that's useful. I had a Hormann fitted in a previous property and was very pleased with it, just don't want to pay £1K!


 
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DrP - you can come & fit mine then, when you've done yours ;o)


 
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Hi all I've got three rollers currently at mine waiting for me to fit , I cover all of Sussex if anyone wants any type of garage door fitted or supply and fit


 
Posted : 18/07/2015 5:33 pm
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Dr p I may have bought a on one off you before with Reba's etc?


 
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