Repairs and aftercare · KW15
Roller garage door motor replacement in Kirkwall
If the electric roller door on your garage in Kirkwall has stopped because the motor has failed, we can replace it. We fit compatible tubular motors for homes in the Highlands, Moray and Islands, set the limits and test the safety devices, with the price agreed before we come out. Travel to Kirkwall is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Kirkwall, KW15
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Kirkwall?
- Remotes and keypads are paired again after the motor is fitted, and each one is tested at the door.
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
How does it work in Kirkwall?
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 Kirkwall?
| 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 Kirkwall
Jobs in Kirkwall are arranged individually because of travel. You still get a guide price online first, and any travel cost appears in the written quote. For reference, Kirkwall sits roughly 114 miles from Inverness.
Rules that apply in Kirkwall
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. Part P does not apply in Scotland, but electrical work must meet BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards where it forms part of building work.
Roller garage door motor replacement in Kirkwall: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Kirkwall?
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 Kirkwall. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Kirkwall?
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 Kirkwall visit date is confirmed in writing.
How much is a visit in Kirkwall?
Prices for roller garage door motor replacement start from £395 inc VAT, agreed before anyone comes out, and any extra parts are quoted before they are fitted. Because of travel, visits to Kirkwall are arranged individually and any travel charge is confirmed in writing before the visit is booked.
Do you charge more for Kirkwall?
Possibly. The door and visit guide prices are the same as elsewhere, but travel to Kirkwall is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything, so there are no surprises on the day.
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.