Repairs and aftercare · PO31
Roller garage door motor replacement in Cowes
If the electric roller door on your garage in Cowes has stopped because the motor has failed, we can replace it. We fit compatible tubular motors for homes on the Isle of Wight, set the limits and test the safety devices, with the price agreed before we come out. Travel to Cowes 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
- Cowes, PO31 and PO32
- Area
- Isle of Wight
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Cowes?
- 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.
- 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.
How does it work in Cowes?
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 Cowes?
| 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 Cowes
Jobs in Cowes are arranged individually because of travel. You still get a guide price online first, and any travel cost appears in the written quote. Cowes lies around 4 miles from Newport.
Rules that apply in Cowes
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 Cowes: questions
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Cowes?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Cowes and across PO31 and PO32, 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.
How much is a visit in Cowes?
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 Cowes are arranged individually and any travel charge is confirmed in writing before the visit is booked.
Can I get a price for Cowes 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 cover Cowes?
Yes. Cowes is part of the area we cover on the Isle of Wight, including PO31 and PO32. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
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.