Repairs and aftercare · B66
Roller garage door motor replacement in Smethwick
Motor replacement in Smethwick 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 B66 area get the price in writing before anyone comes out.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Smethwick, B66, B67 and B21
- Area
- West Midlands
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Smethwick?
- Safety edges and photocells are tested with the new motor, and the closing force is checked before handover.
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
- If your control box or receiver can't work with the new motor, a matching one is quoted before fitting.
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
How does it work in Smethwick?
Tell us what the roller door at your home in Smethwick 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 Smethwick?
| 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 Smethwick and nearby
We take enquiries from across Smethwick, from B66 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Smethwick lies around 3 miles from Birmingham.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover West Bromwich (2 miles) and Birmingham (3 miles).
Rules that apply in Smethwick
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 Smethwick: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Smethwick?
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 Smethwick. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Smethwick?
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 Smethwick visit date is confirmed in writing.
Do you charge more for Smethwick than other towns in the West Midlands?
No. Guide prices are the same for Smethwick as for anywhere else we cover in the West Midlands. 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 Smethwick?
Yes. Smethwick is part of the area we cover in the West Midlands, including B66, B67 and B21. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
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.
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.
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Tell us what you need and we confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.