Repairs and aftercare · IG10
Roller garage door motor replacement in Loughton
When a roller door motor fails in Loughton, 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
- Loughton, IG10, IG9 and IG7
- Area
- Essex
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Loughton?
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
- The engineer shows you how the manual override works on your new motor before handing the door back.
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
How does it work in Loughton?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Loughton 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 Loughton?
| 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 Loughton and nearby
Loughton is within the area we cover in Essex. Homes in IG10, IG9 and IG7 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Loughton is about 18 miles from Chelmsford.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Chingford (3 miles) and Woodford Green (4 miles).
Rules that apply in Loughton
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 Loughton: questions
How much is a visit in Loughton?
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 Loughton as elsewhere we cover.
Do you cover Loughton?
Yes. Loughton is part of the area we cover in Essex, including IG10, IG9 and IG7. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Loughton?
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 Loughton visit date is confirmed in writing.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Loughton?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Loughton and across IG10, IG9 and IG7, 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.
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.
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.