Repairs and aftercare · CF10
Roller garage door motor replacement in Cardiff
We replace roller garage door motors of any make in Cardiff and across CF10 postcodes. Send us details of your control box and door size, and we'll confirm a compatible motor and the fitted price before the visit is booked.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Cardiff, CF10, CF11 and CF24
- Area
- South Glamorgan
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Cardiff?
- Remotes and keypads are paired again after the motor is fitted, and each one is tested at the door.
- 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.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
How does it work in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff?
| 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 Cardiff and nearby
Across Cardiff's CF postcode districts we survey, supply and fit roller garage doors, and repair existing ones, to the same process.
We also cover Penarth (3 miles), Caerphilly (7 miles) and Barry (7 miles).
Rules that apply in Cardiff
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 Wales 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 Cardiff: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Do you cover Cardiff?
Yes. Cardiff is part of the area we cover in South Glamorgan, including CF10, CF11 and CF24. 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 Cardiff?
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 Cardiff visit date is confirmed in writing.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Cardiff?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Cardiff and across CF10, CF11 and CF24, 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.
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.