Repairs and aftercare · RG21
Roller garage door motor replacement in Basingstoke
When a roller door motor fails in Basingstoke, the rest of the door may still be worth keeping. We'll check that for homes in Hampshire, 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
- Basingstoke, RG21, RG24 and RG22
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Basingstoke?
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- 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.
How does it work in Basingstoke?
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.
- 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 Basingstoke?
| 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 Basingstoke and nearby
Our coverage in Hampshire includes Basingstoke and the RG21, RG24 and RG22 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Basingstoke lies around 17 miles from Winchester.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Fleet (11 miles) and Yateley (12 miles).
Rules that apply in Basingstoke
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 Basingstoke: questions
Do you charge more for Basingstoke than other towns in Hampshire?
No. Guide prices are the same for Basingstoke as for anywhere else we cover in Hampshire. 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.
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.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Basingstoke?
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 Basingstoke. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
How much is a visit in Basingstoke?
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 Basingstoke as elsewhere we cover.
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.