Repairs and aftercare · CF10

Damaged lath repairs in Cardiff

A knock from a car can damage the laths, guides and bottom rail of a roller door. For homes in Cardiff and elsewhere in South Glamorgan, 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: Cardiff, CF10, CF11 and CF24
Area: South Glamorgan

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Cardiff?

Damaged laths are slid out of the curtain and replaced individually, without replacing the whole door.
On electric doors, the safety devices are checked again after the curtain has been refitted.
Guide rails and the bottom rail are checked for damage too, and any extra parts are quoted before fitting.
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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff and nearby

We cover the whole of Cardiff, across the CF postcode area, with the same guide prices and written quotes in every district.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Penarth (3 miles) and Caerphilly (7 miles).

Rules that apply in Cardiff

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 in Wales before it starts.

Damaged lath repairs in Cardiff: questions

Do you charge more for Cardiff than other towns in South Glamorgan?

No. Guide prices are the same for Cardiff as for anywhere else we cover in South Glamorgan. 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.

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

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

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

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 Cardiff visit date is confirmed in writing.

Do you cover Cardiff?

Yes. Cardiff is part of the area we cover in South Glamorgan, including CF10, CF11 and CF24. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

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.