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Roller garage door motor replacement in Rayleigh

A motor that hums, cuts out or won't turn the barrel isn't always the motor at fault. For homes in Rayleigh and elsewhere in Essex, we can diagnose the problem first, then quote for a new motor only if it's needed.

Guide price
from £395 inc VAT
First step
Visit price agreed first
Covers
Rayleigh, SS6, SS7 and SS5
Area
Essex
Engineer on a step ladder working on the tubular motor inside an open roller boxComputer-generated image

What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Rayleigh?

  • Remotes and keypads are paired again after the motor is fitted, and each one is tested at the door.
  • Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
  • 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.

How does it work in Rayleigh?

The motor is fitted, the limits are set and the door is tested. Any other parts the door needs are quoted before they're fitted.

  1. STEP 01

    Tell us about the door

    Describe the door and what you need, with a photo or video if you can.

  2. STEP 02

    Agree the visit price

    We confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.

  3. STEP 03

    Visit

    The engineer finds the cause and makes the door safe where possible.

  4. 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 Rayleigh?

ItemGuide 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 Rayleigh and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Rayleigh, including SS6, SS7 and SS5, as part of our coverage in Essex. Rayleigh lies around 12 miles from Chelmsford.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover South Benfleet (3 miles) and Wickford (4 miles).

Rules that apply in Rayleigh

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 Rayleigh: questions

Do you cover Rayleigh?

Yes. Rayleigh is part of the area we cover in Essex, including SS6, SS7 and SS5. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Rayleigh?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Rayleigh and across SS6, SS7 and SS5, 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 message you a photo of my garage in Rayleigh?

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 Rayleigh. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Can I get a price for Rayleigh 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.

Why does my roller door motor hum but not move?

A humming motor that doesn't turn the barrel can mean the motor has failed, but it can also point to an obstruction, a curtain jammed in the guides or a fault in the control box. Stop pressing the button, keep clear of the door and don't force the curtain. A repair visit diagnoses the cause before any parts are quoted.

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.

Other roller door services in Rayleigh

Roller garage door motor replacement in Rayleigh

Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.

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