Repairs and aftercare · PO5
Roller garage door motor replacement in Portsmouth
When a roller door motor fails in Portsmouth, 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
- Portsmouth, PO5, PO1 and PO2
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Portsmouth?
- Safety edges and photocells are tested with the new motor, and the closing force is checked before handover.
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- The engineer shows you how the manual override works on your new motor before handing the door back.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
How does it work in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
| 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 Portsmouth and nearby
Portsmouth is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Homes in PO5, PO1 and PO2 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Portsmouth is about 21 miles from Winchester.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Gosport (2 miles) and Fareham (5 miles).
Rules that apply in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth: questions
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.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Portsmouth?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Portsmouth and across PO5, PO1 and PO2, 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 Portsmouth 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.
Do you charge more for Portsmouth than other towns in Hampshire?
No. Guide prices are the same for Portsmouth 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 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.
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.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.