Repairs and aftercare · CT17

Damaged lath repairs in Dover

If the roller door on your garage in Dover has dented, split or bowed laths, we can replace them without replacing the whole curtain. We cover homes in Kent, with the visit price agreed before we come out once we've seen photos of the damage.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £149 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Dover, CT17 and CT16
Area: Kent

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Dover?

On electric doors, the safety devices are checked again after the curtain has been refitted.
The curtain is refitted to the barrel and guides and run to check it travels smoothly before handover.
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 Dover?

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 Dover?

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 Dover and nearby

Dover is within the area we cover in Kent. Homes in CT17 and CT16 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Dover is about 36 miles from Maidstone.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury.

Rules that apply in Dover

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 Dover: questions

Do you charge more for Dover than other towns in Kent?

No. Guide prices are the same for Dover as for anywhere else we cover in Kent. 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.

How much is a visit in Dover?

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 Dover as elsewhere we cover.

Do you cover Dover?

Yes. Dover is part of the area we cover in Kent, including CT17 and CT16. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Dover and across CT17 and CT16, 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.

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.

Will the new laths match my door's colour?

We match the lath type, size and colour as closely as possible, but new laths can look slightly different from laths that have weathered over the years. If we expect a noticeable difference, we'll tell you before any laths are ordered, so you can decide whether a repair or a new door suits you better.