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Remote control and keypad upgrades in Dover

We fit wireless keypads and smart receivers to electric roller doors in Dover and elsewhere in Kent. 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: Dover, CT17 and CT16
Area: Kent

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 Dover?

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.
Older receivers that no longer accept current handsets can be replaced, with the fitted price confirmed before booking.
Recoding clears the receiver's memory so a lost or stolen fob can no longer open your garage door.

How does it work in Dover?

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 Dover?

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 Dover and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Dover, including CT17 and CT16, as part of our coverage in Kent. Dover is about 36 miles from Maidstone.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Folkestone (7 miles) and Deal (8 miles).

Rules that apply in Dover

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 Dover: questions

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Dover?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Dover and across CT17 and CT16, 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 charge more for Dover than other towns in Kent?

No. Guide prices are the same for Dover as for anywhere else we cover in Kent. 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.

What should I do while I wait for a visit in Dover?

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 Dover visit date is confirmed in writing.

Can I get a price for Dover 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.

Can I buy a remote online and code it myself?

Sometimes, but only if the handset is compatible with your receiver, and many aren't. Rolling-code systems need the right handset type and the correct pairing steps from the motor maker. If you'd rather not risk buying the wrong one, tell us the make of your control box and we'll supply matched handsets and pair them during the visit.

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.