Repairs and aftercare · RM17
Roller garage door motor replacement in Grays
When a roller door motor fails in Grays, 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
- Grays, RM17, RM16 and RM20
- Area
- Essex
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Grays?
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
- 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.
How does it work in Grays?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Grays 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 Grays?
| 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 Grays and nearby
Grays is within the area we cover in Essex. Homes in RM17, RM16 and RM20 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Grays lies around 19 miles from Chelmsford.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford.
Rules that apply in Grays
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 Grays: questions
Do you cover Grays?
Yes. Grays is part of the area we cover in Essex, including RM17, RM16 and RM20. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Do you charge more for Grays than other towns in Essex?
No. Guide prices are the same for Grays 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.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Grays?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Grays and across RM17, RM16 and RM20, 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.
Can I get a price for Grays 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.
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.
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.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.