Garage Door in Ireland — Sectional, Roller, or Up-and-Over, and What the BER Counts

Garage door in Ireland: sectional €1,500–€3,500, roller €1,800–€4,000, up-and-over €800–€1,800. If the garage is habitable space (used as a home office, a playroom, or a bedroom), the door is counted in the BER and must be insulated. U-value ≤1.5 W/m²K for Part L 2022. Sectional is the most common for new builds — opens vertically, good ceiling insulation, multiple panel finishes. Up-and-over is the cheapest — swings out, less weather-tight. Roller is best for tight spaces — rolls up into a box, no ceiling track. Most Irish self-builds with attached garages use sectional; detached garages use up-and-over for cost.

TL;DR

• Garage door in Ireland: sectional €1,500–€3,500, roller €1,800–€4,000, up-and-over €800–€1,800.

• If the garage is habitable space, the door is counted in the BER and must be insulated. U-value ≤1.5 W/m²K for Part L 2022.

• Sectional is the most common for new builds. Up-and-over is the cheapest. Roller is best for tight spaces.

When this matters most

You're at design stage and need to specify the garage door.

When this doesn't apply

The door is in.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a garage door cost in Ireland?

Sectional: €1,500–€3,500. Roller: €1,800–€4,000. Up-and-over: €800–€1,800. Insulated versions add €500–€1,500.

Does a garage door count in the BER?

Only if the garage is habitable space (used as a home office, playroom, or bedroom). U-value ≤1.5 W/m²K for Part L 2022. For a non-habitable garage, no BER impact.

Sectional, roller, or up-and-over?

Sectional: most common for new builds, opens vertically, good ceiling insulation. Roller: best for tight spaces. Up-and-over: cheapest, swings out, less weather-tight.

Sources

Building Regulations 2023, TGD-L. https://www.gov.ie/