Repairs and aftercare · CT17
Roller garage door motor replacement in Dover
Motor replacement in Dover 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 CT17 area get the price in writing before anyone comes out.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Dover, CT17 and CT16
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Dover?
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- The engineer shows you how the manual override works on your new motor before handing the door back.
- 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 Dover?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Dover 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 Dover?
| 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 Dover and nearby
If your garage is in Dover (CT17 and CT16), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, Dover sits roughly 36 miles from Maidstone.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury.
Rules that apply in Dover
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 Dover: questions
How much is a visit in Dover?
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 Dover as elsewhere we cover.
Can I get a price for Dover 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.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Dover?
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 Dover visit date is confirmed in writing.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Dover?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Dover and across CT17 and CT16, 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.
Can you replace the motor on any make of roller door?
We replace tubular motors on electric roller garage doors of any make, provided a compatible motor is available for the barrel size and curtain weight. Send us details of the control box and the door size and we'll confirm before booking. If a matching motor isn't available, we'll explain the options, including a new control box or a new door.
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.