The roller garage door: the door that frees up your garage
Working on the same principle as a roller shutter, a roller garage door opens vertically, the curtain wrapping itself around a barrel housed in a compact box above the opening. There are no ceiling tracks, no panel swinging out over the pavement, no leaf sweeping through the room: the ceiling stays clear for overhead storage or lighting, and you can park right up against the door, inside or out. It has become the most popular format in the narrow streets of Paris and in the suburban houses of Île-de-France, where every square metre counts — and a favourite with expats and international buyers used to roller doors back home.
At Store Xpress, the roller garage door is a trade in its own right. For more than ten years our technicians have been measuring, supplying, fitting, motorising, repairing and servicing roller door curtains of every brand — for private homeowners as well as for managing agents, co-owned buildings and residences with parking boxes. From the free site survey to the final adjustment of the limit switches, a single point of contact follows your project from start to finish, in French or in English.
A curtain made of double-walled aluminium slats
The curtain of our roller doors is built from double-walled aluminium slats injected with polyurethane foam. This construction delivers three very tangible benefits:
- Thermal and sound insulation: the insulating foam limits heat transfer — a genuine advantage when the garage adjoins the house or has been converted into a workshop — and softens street noise.
- Rigidity and wind resistance: the double wall shrugs off deformation, the odd bumper knock and attempts to prise the door upwards.
- Durability with almost no upkeep: lacquered aluminium never rusts and cleans with soapy water, and a wide range of colours (white, anthracite grey, brown, wood-effect) lets the door match your façade.
The box, in extruded or galvanised aluminium, can be fitted under the lintel, face-fixed inside or face-fixed outside depending on the layout of your garage. The lateral guide rails steer the curtain and carry brush seals that eliminate rattling. Every door is manufactured to the exact dimensions of your opening, including awkward, arched or very wide openings.
Everything we do around roller garage doors
New installation, manual or electric
We fit brand-new roller doors on new builds and renovations alike, often replacing an ageing up-and-over, sectional or side-hinged door. Depending on how you use the garage and on your budget, we will point you towards a manual roller garage door operated by strap or crank handle — ideal for a box with no power supply — or towards an electric roller garage door with remote controls, far more comfortable for daily use.
Emergency repair, all brands
Curtain jammed, motor humming without turning the barrel, slat bent after a knock, remote control gone silent? Our emergency roller garage door team operates 24/7 across Paris and both the inner and outer suburbs. In the vast majority of cases we release, diagnose and repair on the spot, with a stock of common spare parts carried in every van.
Automating an existing manual door
Is your manual roller door becoming a chore to lift? Roller garage door automation means fitting a tubular motor inside the existing winding barrel: a few hours of work are enough to switch to remote-controlled opening, without replacing the curtain or the box.
Servicing and maintenance contracts
Lubricating the guide rails, checking the motor and the safety devices, tightening the fixings: our roller garage door maintenance service extends the life of your equipment and prevents breakdowns, with contracts tailored to homeowners, managing agents and co-owned buildings.
A project — or a breakdown — with your garage door?
Fast response, free quote within 24 hours, and 24/7 emergency repair across Paris and Île-de-France.
Why choose a roller door over another type?
- Maximum space saving: no ceiling tracks as with a sectional door, no outward swing as with an up-and-over; the curtain simply disappears into its compact box.
- Enhanced security: automatic anti-lift locks, a rigid curtain that is hard to force, and — on electric versions — a braked motor that keeps the door locked shut.
- Everyday comfort: quiet, quick operation, controlled by remote or smartphone on motorised models.
- Insulation: thermally broken slats and perimeter seals keep out draughts, dust and dead leaves.
- Renovation-friendly: in most existing garages the door goes in without any masonry work, even where headroom under the lintel is tight.
Where we work in the Greater Paris region
Based in the Paris area, we cover Paris (75) and every département of Île-de-France: Seine-et-Marne (77), Yvelines (78), Essonne (91), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Val-de-Marne (94) and Val-d'Oise (95). We equip family houses in Versailles, Poissy, Palaiseau, Cergy-Pontoise and Meaux just as readily as parking boxes and communal car parks in Boulogne-Billancourt, Montreuil, Créteil and Levallois-Perret. For an emergency, the nearest technician is dispatched straight away — often within the hour.
The Store Xpress commitments
- Free, itemised quote sent within 24 hours of the site survey.
- 24/7 emergency repair for jammed doors, weekends and bank holidays included.
- All brands: we repair and motorise roller doors from every manufacturer.
- Parts and labour guarantee on all our installations and repairs.
- Honest advice: when a simple repair will do, we will never push a replacement.
Recent garage door projects
Frequently asked questions about roller garage doors
How much does a roller garage door cost, fitted?
Allow on average €1,200 to €2,000 for a standard manual door fully fitted, and €1,800 to €3,500 for a made-to-measure electric door with remote controls. The exact price depends on dimensions, colour and options; our free quote itemises every line.
Will a roller door fit a garage with a low ceiling?
Yes — that is precisely its strength: only the box (20 to 30 cm depending on the door height) is needed above the opening, and the ceiling stays completely clear. We check the side clearances and the lintel during the survey to choose the right fitting method.
Can you replace an up-and-over door with a roller door?
In the vast majority of cases, yes. We remove the old door and its frame, then fit the made-to-measure roller door on the same day or over two half-days, without any major masonry work.
How secure is a roller garage door against break-ins?
The double-walled aluminium curtain, automatic anti-lift locks and — on electric models — the motor brake make lifting the door from outside very difficult. Optional extras add further protection: reinforced bottom slats, internal manual locking and an alarm.
Do you repair roller doors you did not install?
Of course. Our technicians work on every brand on the market, whether the door was fitted by another tradesman, a developer or a DIY chain. Call 07 66 54 96 41 for a diagnosis.