Repairs and aftercare · TN9
Roller garage door motor replacement in Tonbridge
When a roller door motor fails in Tonbridge, 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
- Tonbridge, TN9, TN11 and TN10
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Tonbridge?
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
- 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.
- Remotes and keypads are paired again after the motor is fitted, and each one is tested at the door.
How does it work in Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge?
| 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 Tonbridge and nearby
If your garage is in Tonbridge (TN9, TN11 and TN10), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, Tonbridge sits roughly 12 miles from Maidstone.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Tunbridge Wells (4 miles) and Sevenoaks (6 miles).
Rules that apply in Tonbridge
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 Tonbridge: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Can I get a price for Tonbridge 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 charge more for Tonbridge than other towns in Kent?
No. Guide prices are the same for Tonbridge 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 repair roller doors you did not fit in Tonbridge?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Tonbridge and across TN9, TN11 and TN10, 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.
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.
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.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.