Fitting, replacement and upgrades · AL5

Remote control and keypad upgrades in Harpenden

Need extra remotes for an electric roller door in Harpenden? We supply rolling-code handsets matched to your receiver, recode it after a lost fob, and fit wireless keypads for homes in Hertfordshire. The visit price is agreed before we come out.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £108 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Harpenden, AL5 and AL3
Area: Hertfordshire

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 Harpenden?

Smart receivers let you open and close the door from a phone app where the garage has dependable Wi-Fi.
Recoding after moving house means only the handsets you hold can open the door, whatever the previous owners kept.
Older receivers that no longer accept current handsets can be replaced, with the fitted price confirmed before booking.
A wireless keypad mounted beside the door lets you open the garage with a private code instead of a handset.

How does it work in Harpenden?

Tell us about your door in Harpenden, including the make of the motor or control box if you know it. Let us know how many handsets you need and whether a fob has been lost.

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 Harpenden?

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 Harpenden and nearby

Harpenden is within the area we cover in Hertfordshire. Homes in AL5 and AL3 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Harpenden is about 12 miles from Hertford.

We also cover St Albans (5 miles), Luton (5 miles) and Hemel Hempstead (6 miles).

Rules that apply in Harpenden

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 Harpenden: questions

How much is a visit in Harpenden?

Prices for remote control and keypad upgrades start from £108 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 Harpenden as elsewhere we cover.

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.

Do you cover Harpenden?

Yes. Harpenden is part of the area we cover in Hertfordshire, including AL5 and AL3. 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 Harpenden?

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

Does a smart receiver work with any electric roller door?

Not always. Some control boxes accept a smart receiver directly, while older or less common systems need a replacement receiver first. It also needs a dependable Wi-Fi signal at the garage. Tell us what control box you have and we'll confirm what's compatible, and the price, before the visit is booked.

Where is a wireless keypad fitted?

A wireless keypad is usually mounted on the wall outside, close to the garage door and at a comfortable height, so you can open the door without a handset. It communicates with the receiver without a cable to the control box. You choose the code, and you can change it later if you need to.