Repairs and aftercare · SR7
Roller garage door motor replacement in Seaham
If the electric roller door on your garage in Seaham has stopped because the motor has failed, we can replace it. We fit compatible tubular motors for homes in County Durham, set the limits and test the safety devices, with the price agreed before we come out.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Seaham, SR7
- Area
- County Durham
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Seaham?
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
- The engineer shows you how the manual override works on your new motor before handing the door back.
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
How does it work in Seaham?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Seaham is doing, and send photos of the control box and its label if you can. A rough width and height of the door helps too.
- 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 does roller garage door motor replacement cost in Seaham?
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Tubular motor replacement, fitted and commissioned | £395–£695 | £329.17–£579.17 + VAT |
Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.
Covering Seaham and nearby
We take enquiries from across Seaham, from SR7 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Seaham sits roughly 10 miles from Durham.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland and Peterlee.
Rules that apply in Seaham
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.
Roller garage door motor replacement in Seaham: questions
Can I get a price for Seaham 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.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Seaham?
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 Seaham visit date is confirmed in writing.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Seaham?
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 Seaham. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Seaham?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Seaham and across SR7, 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.
Does a new motor change how the manual override works?
It can. Different motors use different override arrangements, such as an internal crank or a winding handle. The engineer shows you how the override on your new motor works before leaving, and you should keep the handle somewhere you can find it in the dark. Our power-cut guide explains how overrides work in general.
Why does my roller door motor hum but not move?
A humming motor that doesn't turn the barrel can mean the motor has failed, but it can also point to an obstruction, a curtain jammed in the guides or a fault in the control box. Stop pressing the button, keep clear of the door and don't force the curtain. A repair visit diagnoses the cause before any parts are quoted.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.