Repairs and aftercare · RH6
Roller garage door motor replacement in Horley
When a roller door motor fails in Horley, the rest of the door may still be worth keeping. We'll check that for homes in Surrey, 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
- Horley, RH6
- Area
- Surrey
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Horley?
- 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.
- Safety edges and photocells are tested with the new motor, and the closing force is checked before handover.
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
How does it work in Horley?
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 Horley?
| 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 Horley and nearby
We take enquiries from across Horley, from RH6 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Horley lies around 18 miles from Guildford.
We also cover Crawley (4 miles), Redhill (5 miles) and Reigate (5 miles).
Rules that apply in Horley
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 Horley: questions
Will you fix the door on the first visit?
A fault can sometimes be found and put right on the first visit, but we never promise it. If a part needs ordering, we quote for it first, make the door safe where we can, and confirm the return date in writing.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Horley?
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 Horley. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Horley?
Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Horley and across RH6, 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.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Horley?
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 Horley visit date is confirmed in writing.
Does a new motor change how the manual override works?
It can. Different motors use different override arrangements, such as an internal crank or a winding handle. The engineer shows you how the override on your new motor works before leaving, and you should keep the handle somewhere you can find it in the dark. Our power-cut guide explains how overrides work in general.
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.