Repairs and aftercare · HP2

Damaged lath repairs in Hemel Hempstead

A knock from a car can damage the laths, guides and bottom rail of a roller door. For homes in Hemel Hempstead and elsewhere in Hertfordshire, 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: Hemel Hempstead, HP2, HP3 and HP1
Area: Hertfordshire

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Hemel Hempstead?

New laths can look slightly different from weathered ones, and we'll say so before any laths are ordered.
On electric doors, the safety devices are checked again after the curtain has been refitted.
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.

How does it work in Hemel Hempstead?

We confirm the visit price and the laths likely to be needed. The visit is booked once matching laths are available, with the date confirmed in writing.

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 Hemel Hempstead?

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 Hemel Hempstead and nearby

Hemel Hempstead is within the area we cover in Hertfordshire. Homes in HP2, HP3 and HP1 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Hemel Hempstead is about 16 miles from Hertford.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Berkhamsted, St Albans and Harpenden.

Rules that apply in Hemel Hempstead

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 Hemel Hempstead: questions

Do you charge more for Hemel Hempstead than other towns in Hertfordshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Hemel Hempstead as for anywhere else we cover in Hertfordshire. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.

What should I do while I wait for a visit in Hemel Hempstead?

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 Hemel Hempstead visit date is confirmed in writing.

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 Hemel Hempstead?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Hemel Hempstead and across HP2, HP3 and HP1, 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 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.