Repairs and aftercare · DH4

Damaged lath repairs in Houghton-le-Spring

A knock from a car can damage the laths, guides and bottom rail of a roller door. For homes in Houghton-le-Spring and elsewhere in Tyne and Wear, 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: Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 and DH5
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 Houghton-le-Spring?

The curtain is refitted to the barrel and guides and run to check it travels smoothly before handover.
New laths can look slightly different from weathered ones, and we'll say so before any laths are ordered.
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.

How does it work in Houghton-le-Spring?

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 Houghton-le-Spring?

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 Houghton-le-Spring and nearby

Houghton-le-Spring is within the area we cover in Tyne and Wear. Homes in DH4 and DH5 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Houghton-le-Spring lies around 11 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.

We also cover Chester-le-Street (4 miles), Washington (5 miles) and Seaham (5 miles).

Rules that apply in Houghton-le-Spring

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 Houghton-le-Spring: questions

How much is a visit in Houghton-le-Spring?

Prices for damaged lath repairs start from £149 inc VAT, and the price is agreed before anyone comes out. Any parts not covered by that price are quoted before they are fitted, so you can decide on the spot. The guide prices are the same in Houghton-le-Spring as elsewhere we cover.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Houghton-le-Spring?

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 Houghton-le-Spring. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Houghton-le-Spring?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Houghton-le-Spring and across DH4 and DH5, 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 Houghton-le-Spring 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.

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.

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.