Repairs and aftercare · BN1
Roller garage door motor replacement in Brighton
Motor replacement in Brighton includes fitting the new tubular motor inside your barrel, wiring it to the control box, setting the limits and pairing your controls. Homes in the BN1 area get the price in writing before anyone comes out.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Brighton, BN1, BN3 and BN2
- Area
- East Sussex
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Brighton?
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
How does it work in Brighton?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Brighton 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 Brighton?
| 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 Brighton and nearby
Brighton is a big place, so tell us your postcode when you ask for a price; we cover every BN district and confirm dates in writing.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Hove (1 mile) and Portslade (4 miles).
Rules that apply in Brighton
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 Brighton: questions
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Brighton?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Brighton and across BN1, BN3 and BN2, 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.
Will you fix the door on the first visit?
A fault can sometimes be found and put right on the first visit, but we never promise it. If a part needs ordering, we quote for it first, make the door safe where we can, and confirm the return date in writing.
Can I get a price for Brighton 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.
Do you charge more for Brighton than other towns in East Sussex?
No. Guide prices are the same for Brighton as for anywhere else we cover in East Sussex. 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.
Will my old remotes work with the new motor?
Sometimes. If your existing control box and receiver stay in place and are compatible, your handsets can be paired again. If the receiver has to change, new rolling-code handsets may be needed. We check this before the visit and include any handsets in the price we confirm, so the cost is clear before the day.
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.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.