Repairs and aftercare · SE28

Damaged lath repairs in Thamesmead

A knock from a car can damage the laths, guides and bottom rail of a roller door. For homes in Thamesmead and elsewhere in Greater London, the engineer checks all three, replaces the damaged laths and runs the curtain to check it travels smoothly.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £149 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Thamesmead, SE28, SE2 and SE18
Area: Greater London

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Thamesmead?

If many laths are damaged, we'll tell you plainly whether a new roller door would be better value.
On electric doors, the safety devices are checked again after the curtain has been refitted.
New laths can look slightly different from weathered ones, and we'll say so before any laths are ordered.
Photos of the damage and the lath ends help us confirm the visit price and the laths likely to be needed.

How does it work in Thamesmead?

Tell us about the damaged laths on your roller door in Thamesmead, 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 Thamesmead?

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 Thamesmead and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Thamesmead, including SE28, SE2 and SE18, as part of our coverage in Greater London. Thamesmead is about 11 miles from Westminster.

We also cover Woolwich (3 miles), Barking (3 miles) and Welling (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Thamesmead

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 Thamesmead: questions

Will you fix the door on the first visit?

A fault can sometimes be found and put right on the first visit, but we never promise it. If a part needs ordering, we quote for it first, make the door safe where we can, and confirm the return date in writing.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Thamesmead and across SE28, SE2 and SE18, 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.

Can I get a price for Thamesmead 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.

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

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 Thamesmead visit date is confirmed in writing.

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.

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.