Repairs and aftercare · SO15
Roller garage door motor replacement in Southampton
If the electric roller door on your garage in Southampton has stopped because the motor has failed, we can replace it. We fit compatible tubular motors for homes in Hampshire, set the limits and test the safety devices, with the price agreed before we come out.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Southampton, SO15, SO14 and SO17
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Southampton?
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- 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 Southampton?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Southampton 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 Southampton?
| 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 Southampton and nearby
Across Southampton's SO postcode districts we survey, supply and fit roller garage doors, and repair existing ones, to the same process. Southampton is about 12 miles from Winchester.
We also cover Hythe (3 miles), Totton (4 miles) and Eastleigh (5 miles).
Rules that apply in Southampton
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 Southampton: questions
How much is a visit in Southampton?
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 Southampton as elsewhere we cover.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Southampton?
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 Southampton visit date is confirmed in writing.
Do you cover Southampton?
Yes. Southampton is part of the area we cover in Hampshire, including SO15, SO14 and SO17. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Can I get a price for Southampton 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.
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.
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.