Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SG5

Remote control and keypad upgrades in Hitchin

We fit wireless keypads and smart receivers to electric roller doors in Hitchin and elsewhere in Hertfordshire. Tell us what control box you have, and we'll confirm compatibility and the price before anyone comes out, so the cost is settled before the day.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £108 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Hitchin, SG5 and SG4
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 Hitchin?

A wireless keypad mounted beside the door lets you open the garage with a private code instead of a handset.
Recoding clears the receiver's memory so a lost or stolen fob can no longer open your garage door.
Rolling-code handsets are matched to your door's receiver, paired during the visit and tested before we leave.
Recoding after moving house means only the handsets you hold can open the door, whatever the previous owners kept.

How does it work in Hitchin?

Tell us about your door in Hitchin, 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 Hitchin?

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 Hitchin and nearby

Hitchin is within the area we cover in Hertfordshire. Homes in SG5 and SG4 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Hitchin lies around 14 miles from Hertford.

We also cover Letchworth Garden City (3 miles), Stevenage (5 miles) and Luton (7 miles).

Rules that apply in Hitchin

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 Hitchin: questions

How much is a visit in Hitchin?

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 Hitchin as elsewhere we cover.

Do you charge more for Hitchin than other towns in Hertfordshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Hitchin as for anywhere else we cover in Hertfordshire. 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 repair roller doors you did not fit in Hitchin?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Hitchin and across SG5 and SG4, 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.

Do you cover Hitchin?

Yes. Hitchin is part of the area we cover in Hertfordshire, including SG5 and SG4. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

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.