Repairs and aftercare · IP1

Damaged lath repairs in Ipswich

If the roller door on your garage in Ipswich has dented, split or bowed laths, we can replace them without replacing the whole curtain. We cover homes in Suffolk, 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: Ipswich, IP1, IP4 and IP2
Area: Suffolk

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Ipswich?

Guide rails and the bottom rail are checked for damage too, and any extra parts are quoted before fitting.
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.
If many laths are damaged, we'll tell you plainly whether a new roller door would be better value.

How does it work in Ipswich?

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 Ipswich?

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 Ipswich and nearby

If your garage is in Ipswich (IP1, IP4 and IP2), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Harwich (10 miles) and Felixstowe (11 miles).

Rules that apply in Ipswich

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 Ipswich: 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.

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

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 Ipswich visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

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

Do you cover Ipswich?

Yes. Ipswich is part of the area we cover in Suffolk, including IP1, IP4 and IP2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

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.