Repairs and aftercare · ME1

Damaged lath repairs in Rochester

Not every damaged curtain in Rochester is worth repairing. If many laths are affected or matching laths aren't available, we'll tell you plainly, and homes in Kent 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: Rochester, ME1, ME2 and ME4
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 Rochester?

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.
The curtain is refitted to the barrel and guides and run to check it travels smoothly before handover.
If many laths are damaged, we'll tell you plainly whether a new roller door would be better value.

How does it work in Rochester?

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 Rochester?

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 Rochester and nearby

We take enquiries from across Rochester, from ME1 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Rochester sits roughly 8 miles from Maidstone.

We also cover Chatham (1 mile), Strood (1 mile) and Gillingham (2 miles).

Rules that apply in Rochester

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 Rochester: questions

Can I get a price for Rochester 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 cover Rochester?

Yes. Rochester is part of the area we cover in Kent, including ME1, ME2 and ME4. 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 Rochester?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Rochester and across ME1, ME2 and ME4, 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.

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

No. Guide prices are the same for Rochester 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.

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.

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.