Repairs and aftercare · TQ1
Roller garage door motor replacement in Torquay
If the electric roller door on your garage in Torquay has stopped because the motor has failed, we can replace it. We fit compatible tubular motors for homes in Devon, 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
- Torquay, TQ1, TQ2 and TQ3
- Area
- Devon
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Torquay?
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
- Safety edges and photocells are tested with the new motor, and the closing force is checked before handover.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
How does it work in Torquay?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Torquay 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 Torquay?
| 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 Torquay and nearby
We take enquiries from across Torquay, from TQ1 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Torquay sits roughly 18 miles from Exeter.
Other places close to Torquay that we cover include Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.
Rules that apply in Torquay
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 Torquay: questions
Can I get a price for Torquay 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 message you a photo of my garage in Torquay?
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 Torquay. 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 Torquay?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Torquay and across TQ1, TQ2 and TQ3, 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.
How much is a visit in Torquay?
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 Torquay as elsewhere we cover.
Should I replace the motor or the whole door?
Replace the motor when the rest of the door is sound: the curtain runs straight, the laths are undamaged, and the guides and barrel are in good order. If several major parts are worn, or the door has other recurring faults, a new door may be better value. The engineer will tell you plainly what they find.
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.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.