Repairs and aftercare · HR1
Roller garage door motor replacement in Hereford
If the electric roller door on your garage in Hereford has stopped because the motor has failed, we can replace it. We fit compatible tubular motors for homes in Herefordshire, 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
- Hereford, HR1 and HR4
- Area
- Herefordshire
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Hereford?
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
How does it work in Hereford?
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 Hereford?
| 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 Hereford and nearby
We take enquiries from across Hereford, from HR1 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered.
Other places close to Hereford that we cover include Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Ledbury.
Rules that apply in Hereford
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 Hereford: questions
Do you charge more for Hereford than other towns in Herefordshire?
No. Guide prices are the same for Hereford as for anywhere else we cover in Herefordshire. 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.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Hereford?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Hereford and across HR1 and HR4, 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.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Hereford?
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 Hereford visit date is confirmed in writing.
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.
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.
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.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.