Repairs and aftercare · CT20
Roller garage door motor replacement in Folkestone
When a roller door motor fails in Folkestone, the rest of the door may still be worth keeping. We'll check that for homes in Kent, and tell you plainly if worn guides, laths or a barrel mean a new door would make more sense.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Folkestone, CT20, CT19 and CT18
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Folkestone?
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- Remotes and keypads are paired again after the motor is fitted, and each one is tested at the door.
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
How does it work in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
| 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 Folkestone and nearby
If your garage is in Folkestone (CT20, CT19 and CT18), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Folkestone lies around 31 miles from Maidstone.
Other places close to Folkestone that we cover include Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal.
Rules that apply in Folkestone
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 Folkestone: questions
Do you charge more for Folkestone than other towns in Kent?
No. Guide prices are the same for Folkestone as for anywhere else we cover in Kent. 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 cover Folkestone?
Yes. Folkestone is part of the area we cover in Kent, including CT20, CT19 and CT18. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Folkestone?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Folkestone and across CT20, CT19 and CT18, 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 I get a price for Folkestone 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.
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.
Should I replace the motor or the whole door?
Replace the motor when the rest of the door is sound: the curtain runs straight, the laths are undamaged, and the guides and barrel are in good order. If several major parts are worn, or the door has other recurring faults, a new door may be better value. The engineer will tell you plainly what they find.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.