Repairs and aftercare · NE33

Damaged lath repairs in South Shields

If the roller door on your garage in South Shields 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: South Shields, NE33, NE29 and NE30
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 South Shields?

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.
New laths are matched to your curtain's height, profile and type, whether single-skin or insulated.
New laths can look slightly different from weathered ones, and we'll say so before any laths are ordered.

How does it work in South Shields?

Tell us about the damaged laths on your roller door in South Shields, 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 South Shields?

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 South Shields and nearby

If your garage is in South Shields (NE33, NE29 and NE30), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, South Shields sits roughly 7 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.

Rules that apply in South Shields

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 South Shields: questions

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in South Shields?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in South Shields and across NE33, NE29 and NE30, 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.

What should I do while I wait for a visit in South Shields?

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 South Shields visit date is confirmed in writing.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in South Shields?

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

Can I get a price for South Shields 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 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.

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.