Repairs and aftercare · KW14
Roller garage door motor replacement in Thurso
Motor replacement in Thurso includes fitting the new tubular motor inside your barrel, wiring it to the control box, setting the limits and pairing your controls. Homes in the KW14 area get the price in writing before anyone comes out. Travel to Thurso 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
- Thurso, KW14
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Thurso?
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- Safety edges and photocells are tested with the new motor, and the closing force is checked before handover.
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
How does it work in Thurso?
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 Thurso?
| 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 Thurso
We can cover Thurso, but work here is arranged individually: any travel cost is shown in your written quote before you agree to anything. For reference, Thurso sits roughly 81 miles from Inverness.
Rules that apply in Thurso
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 Thurso: questions
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Thurso?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Thurso and across KW14, 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.
Do you cover Thurso?
Yes. Thurso is part of the area we cover in the Highlands, Moray and Islands, including KW14. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Thurso?
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 Thurso 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.
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.