Repairs and aftercare · CM7
Roller garage door motor replacement in Braintree
When a roller door motor fails in Braintree, the rest of the door may still be worth keeping. We'll check that for homes in Essex, and tell you plainly if worn guides, laths or a barrel mean a new door would make more sense.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Braintree, CM7 and CM77
- Area
- Essex
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Braintree?
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- Safety edges and photocells are tested with the new motor, and the closing force is checked before handover.
- Remotes and keypads are paired again after the motor is fitted, and each one is tested at the door.
- 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 Braintree?
We confirm the motor price, or a diagnostic visit if the cause isn't clear. The visit is booked once an engineer and the right motor are available, and the date is confirmed in writing.
- 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 Braintree?
| 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 Braintree and nearby
We take enquiries from across Braintree, from CM7 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Braintree is about 10 miles from Chelmsford.
Other places close to Braintree that we cover include Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon.
Rules that apply in Braintree
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 Braintree: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Braintree?
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 Braintree. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Do you charge more for Braintree than other towns in Essex?
No. Guide prices are the same for Braintree as for anywhere else we cover in Essex. 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 Braintree?
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 Braintree visit date is confirmed in writing.
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.
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.