Fitting, replacement and upgrades · RG19

Remote control and keypad upgrades in Thatcham

Remote and keypad upgrades in Thatcham are priced as a visit plus the handsets, keypad or receiver you choose. Homes in the RG19 area get written confirmation of the price, and any other parts are quoted before they're fitted.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £108 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Thatcham, RG19, RG18 and RG14
Area: Berkshire

Stainless steel wireless keypad on a brick pier beside an anthracite roller garage door

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What should I know about remote control and keypad upgrades in Thatcham?

Older receivers that no longer accept current handsets can be replaced, with the fitted price confirmed before booking.
Recoding after moving house means only the handsets you hold can open the door, whatever the previous owners kept.
Rolling-code handsets are matched to your door's receiver, paired during the visit and tested before we leave.
A smart receiver is only fitted where the door has both a safety edge and photocells, re-tested at fitting.

How does it work in Thatcham?

We confirm the visit price and the cost of the handsets, keypad or receiver you've chosen. The visit is then booked, with the date confirmed in writing once an engineer is available.

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 remote control and keypad upgrades cost in Thatcham?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Remote recoding visit plus one extra handset	£108–£188	£90–£156.67 + VAT
Recoding visit plus a wireless keypad	£148–£268	£123.33–£223.33 + VAT
Smart or receiver upgrade, fitted	£129–£279	£107.50–£232.50 + VAT
Remote or receiver recoding visit	£69–£119	£57.50–£99.17 + VAT
Extra remote handset, each	£39–£69	£32.50–£57.50 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Thatcham and nearby

If your garage is in Thatcham (RG19, RG18 and RG14), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Thatcham is about 13 miles from Reading.

Other places close to Thatcham that we cover include Newbury, Reading and Earley.

Rules that apply in Thatcham

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.

Electrics

An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and in England some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P, so it is done by a registered competent person or signed off by building control.

Remote control and keypad upgrades in Thatcham: questions

Can I get a price for Thatcham 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 Thatcham than other towns in Berkshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Thatcham as for anywhere else we cover in Berkshire. 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.

Do you cover Thatcham?

Yes. Thatcham is part of the area we cover in Berkshire, including RG19, RG18 and RG14. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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

Can you add a remote to a manual roller door?

Not on its own. A manual door has no motor or receiver for a remote to talk to, because springs in the barrel balance the curtain and you lift it by hand. To operate it by remote, the door first needs a manual-to-electric conversion, which is only possible when the curtain, barrel, box and guides are sound and compatible.

Will recoding stop a lost fob from working?

Yes. Recoding clears the receiver's memory of paired handsets and then adds back only the ones you still have, plus any new ones. The lost or stolen fob is no longer recognised, so it can't open the door. It's sensible to do this after moving house as well, when you can't be sure how many handsets exist.