Repairs and aftercare · CM1

Damaged lath repairs in Chelmsford

Not every damaged curtain in Chelmsford is worth repairing. If many laths are affected or matching laths aren't available, we'll tell you plainly, and homes in Essex 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: Chelmsford, CM1 and CM2
Area: Essex

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Chelmsford?

Damaged laths are slid out of the curtain and replaced individually, without replacing the whole door.
New laths are matched to your curtain's height, profile and type, whether single-skin or insulated.
Photos of the damage and the lath ends help us confirm the visit price and the laths likely to be needed.
Guide rails and the bottom rail are checked for damage too, and any extra parts are quoted before fitting.

How does it work in Chelmsford?

Tell us about the damaged laths on your roller door in Chelmsford, and send photos of the damage and the whole door. Let us know whether the door is electric or manual.

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 Chelmsford?

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 Chelmsford and nearby

If your garage is in Chelmsford (CM1 and CM2), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Billericay (8 miles) and Witham (8 miles).

Rules that apply in Chelmsford

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 Chelmsford: questions

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

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 Chelmsford. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Do you cover Chelmsford?

Yes. Chelmsford is part of the area we cover in Essex, including CM1 and CM2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Can I get a price for Chelmsford 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.

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Chelmsford?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Chelmsford and across CM1 and CM2, where parts are available. If a part is no longer made, we tell you what will fit instead, or price a replacement door if that is the better option.

My car hit the garage door. Can I still use it?

If the curtain is out of its guides, running at an angle or catching as it moves, stop using it. Switch an electric door off at the isolator, keep people and cars clear of a part-open door, and don't force the curtain. Take photos and request a visit so the engineer can check the laths, guides and motor.

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.