Repairs and aftercare · IP14

Damaged lath repairs in Stowmarket

A knock from a car can damage the laths, guides and bottom rail of a roller door. For homes in Stowmarket and elsewhere in Suffolk, 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: Stowmarket, IP14
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 Stowmarket?

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.
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 Stowmarket?

Tell us about the damaged laths on your roller door in Stowmarket, and send photos of the damage and the whole door. Let us know whether the door is electric or manual.

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 Stowmarket?

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 Stowmarket and nearby

Stowmarket is within the area we cover in Suffolk. Homes in IP14 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Stowmarket lies around 11 miles from Ipswich.

Other places close to Stowmarket that we cover include Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury.

Rules that apply in Stowmarket

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 Stowmarket: questions

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

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 Stowmarket visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Stowmarket and across IP14, 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 I get a price for Stowmarket 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.

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.

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.