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Roller garage door motor replacement in Swadlincote

A motor that hums, cuts out or won't turn the barrel isn't always the motor at fault. For homes in Swadlincote and elsewhere in Derbyshire, we can diagnose the problem first, then quote for a new motor only if it's needed.

Guide price
from £395 inc VAT
First step
Visit price agreed first
Covers
Swadlincote, DE11 and DE15
Engineer on a step ladder working on the tubular motor inside an open roller boxComputer-generated image

What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Swadlincote?

  • Safety edges and photocells are tested with the new motor, and the closing force is checked before handover.
  • 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.
  • If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.

How does it work in Swadlincote?

The motor is fitted, the limits are set and the door is tested. Any other parts the door needs are quoted before they're fitted.

  1. STEP 01

    Tell us about the door

    Describe the door and what you need, with a photo or video if you can.

  2. STEP 02

    Agree the visit price

    We confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.

  3. STEP 03

    Visit

    The engineer finds the cause and makes the door safe where possible.

  4. 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 Swadlincote?

ItemGuide 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 Swadlincote and nearby

Swadlincote is within the area we cover in Derbyshire. Homes in DE11 and DE15 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Swadlincote sits roughly 11 miles from Derby.

Other places close to Swadlincote that we cover include Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby.

Rules that apply in Swadlincote

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 Swadlincote: questions

Do you cover Swadlincote?

Yes. Swadlincote is part of the area we cover in Derbyshire, including DE11 and DE15. 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 Swadlincote?

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

Do you charge more for Swadlincote than other towns in Derbyshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Swadlincote as for anywhere else we cover in Derbyshire. 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.

How much is a visit in Swadlincote?

Prices for roller garage door motor replacement start from £395 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 Swadlincote as elsewhere we cover.

Can you replace the motor on any make of roller door?

We replace tubular motors on electric roller garage doors of any make, provided a compatible motor is available for the barrel size and curtain weight. Send us details of the control box and the door size and we'll confirm before booking. If a matching motor isn't available, we'll explain the options, including a new control box or a new door.

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.

Other roller door services in Swadlincote

Roller garage door motor replacement in Swadlincote

Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.

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