Repairs and aftercare · BN3

Damaged lath repairs in Hove

Not every damaged curtain in Hove is worth repairing. If many laths are affected or matching laths aren't available, we'll tell you plainly, and homes in East Sussex can compare a lath repair with the price of a new roller door.

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Guide price: from £149 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Hove, BN3, BN1 and BN41
Area: East Sussex

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Hove?

The curtain is refitted to the barrel and guides and run to check it travels smoothly before handover.
Guide rails and the bottom rail are checked for damage too, and any extra parts are quoted before fitting.
Photos of the damage and the lath ends help us confirm the visit price and the laths likely to be needed.
Damaged laths are slid out of the curtain and replaced individually, without replacing the whole door.

How does it work in Hove?

The engineer replaces the damaged laths and refits and tests the curtain. Any other parts are quoted before they're fitted.

STEP 01
Tell us about the door
Describe the door and what you need, with a photo or video if you can.
STEP 02
Agree the visit price
We confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.
STEP 03
Visit
The engineer finds the cause and makes the door safe where possible.
STEP 04
Parts quoted first
Any parts are quoted before they are fitted, so you decide.

How much do damaged lath repairs cost in Hove?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Damaged lath replacement, fitted	£149–£395	£124.17–£329.17 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Hove and nearby

Hove is within the area we cover in East Sussex. Homes in BN3, BN1 and BN41 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Hove lies around 1 mile from Brighton.

We also cover Brighton (1 mile), Portslade (2 miles) and Rottingdean (5 miles).

Rules that apply in Hove

Powered door safety

Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.

Structural work

Widening the opening, removing a central pier or fitting a new lintel is structural work that needs Building Regulations approval from building control before it starts.

Damaged lath repairs in Hove: questions

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Hove?

Yes. Photos of the opening, the inside of the garage above the door and any existing door help us give a more useful guide price for Hove. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Can I get a price for Hove without anyone visiting?

Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.

How much is a visit in Hove?

Prices for damaged lath repairs start from £149 inc VAT, and the price is agreed before anyone comes out. Any parts not covered by that price are quoted before they are fitted, so you can decide on the spot. The guide prices are the same in Hove as elsewhere we cover.

What should I do while I wait for a visit in Hove?

If the door is stuck part-open, keep people, pets and cars clear of it and switch off the power at the isolator if it is safe to reach. Do not force the curtain or open the roller box. Your Hove visit date is confirmed in writing.

Can you replace just one lath on a roller garage door?

Yes, if the rest of the curtain is sound and a matching lath is available. The damaged lath is slid out, a new one with the same profile is fitted, and the curtain is refitted and run through its guides. Photos of the damage and the lath ends help us confirm what's needed before booking.

Why do the laths on my roller door slide sideways?

Laths can shift sideways within the curtain over time, which can make their ends catch on the guide rails and damage them further. Don't try to tap them back into place yourself, especially while the door is running. Request a visit, and the engineer will realign or replace the affected laths and check the guides.