Repairs and aftercare · WF8

Damaged lath repairs in Pontefract

If the roller door on your garage in Pontefract has dented, split or bowed laths, we can replace them without replacing the whole curtain. We cover homes in West Yorkshire, 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: Pontefract, WF8, WF7 and WF10
Area: West Yorkshire

White roller garage door with one dented lath near the bottom

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What should I know about damaged lath repairs in Pontefract?

Guide rails and the bottom rail are checked for damage too, and any extra parts are quoted before fitting.
New laths are matched to your curtain's height, profile and type, whether single-skin or insulated.
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 Pontefract?

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

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 Pontefract and nearby

Pontefract is within the area we cover in West Yorkshire. Homes in WF8, WF7 and WF10 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Pontefract sits roughly 12 miles from Leeds.

We also cover Castleford (3 miles), Wakefield (8 miles) and Ossett (11 miles).

Rules that apply in Pontefract

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 Pontefract: questions

Do you cover Pontefract?

Yes. Pontefract is part of the area we cover in West Yorkshire, including WF8, WF7 and WF10. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Can I get a price for Pontefract 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.

Do you charge more for Pontefract than other towns in West Yorkshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Pontefract as for anywhere else we cover in West Yorkshire. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.

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

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

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.