Repairs and aftercare · NE8

Damaged lath repairs in Gateshead

If the roller door on your garage in Gateshead has dented, split or bowed laths, we can replace them without replacing the whole curtain. We cover homes in Tyne and Wear, 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: Gateshead, NE8, NE1 and NE2
Area: Tyne and Wear

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Gateshead?

The curtain is refitted to the barrel and guides and run to check it travels smoothly before handover.
Guide rails and the bottom rail are checked for damage too, and any extra parts are quoted before fitting.
Damaged laths are slid out of the curtain and replaced individually, without replacing the whole door.
If many laths are damaged, we'll tell you plainly whether a new roller door would be better value.

How does it work in Gateshead?

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 Gateshead?

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 Gateshead and nearby

Gateshead is within the area we cover in Tyne and Wear. Homes in NE8, NE1 and NE2 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Gateshead sits roughly under a mile from Newcastle upon Tyne.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Newcastle upon Tyne (under a mile) and Wallsend (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Gateshead

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 Gateshead: questions

Do you cover Gateshead?

Yes. Gateshead is part of the area we cover in Tyne and Wear, including NE8, NE1 and NE2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 Gateshead visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Gateshead and across NE8, NE1 and NE2, 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.

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.

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.

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.