Repairs and aftercare · UB6
Roller garage door motor replacement in Greenford
When a roller door motor fails in Greenford, the rest of the door may still be worth keeping. We'll check that for homes in Greater London, 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
- Greenford, UB6, UB1 and UB5
- Area
- Greater London
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Greenford?
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- 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.
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
How does it work in Greenford?
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 Greenford?
| 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 Greenford and nearby
If your garage is in Greenford (UB6, UB1 and UB5), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, Greenford sits roughly 10 miles from Westminster.
Other places close to Greenford that we cover include Northolt, Southall and Ealing.
Rules that apply in Greenford
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 Greenford: questions
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Greenford?
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 Greenford visit date is confirmed in writing.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Greenford?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Greenford and across UB6, UB1 and UB5, 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 Greenford 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.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Greenford?
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 Greenford. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
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.
Does a new motor change how the manual override works?
It can. Different motors use different override arrangements, such as an internal crank or a winding handle. The engineer shows you how the override on your new motor works before leaving, and you should keep the handle somewhere you can find it in the dark. Our power-cut guide explains how overrides work in general.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.