Repairs and aftercare · SN12
Roller garage door motor replacement in Melksham
A motor that hums, cuts out or won't turn the barrel isn't always the motor at fault. For homes in Melksham and elsewhere in Wiltshire, we can diagnose the problem first, then quote for a new motor only if it's needed.
- Guide price
- from £395 inc VAT
- First step
- Visit price agreed first
- Covers
- Melksham, SN12
- Area
- Wiltshire
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Melksham?
- Motors are matched to your barrel size and curtain weight, not just to the space inside the roller box.
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- Where the cause of a stopped door is unclear, a diagnostic repair visit comes first, before any motor is ordered.
How does it work in Melksham?
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 Melksham?
| 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 Melksham and nearby
If your garage is in Melksham (SN12), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Melksham is about 5 miles from Trowbridge.
We also cover Trowbridge (5 miles), Chippenham (6 miles) and Devizes (6 miles).
Rules that apply in Melksham
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 Melksham: questions
Can I get a price for Melksham 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.
How much is a visit in Melksham?
Prices for roller garage door motor replacement start from £395 inc VAT, and the price is agreed before anyone comes out. Any parts not covered by that price are quoted before they are fitted, so you can decide on the spot. The guide prices are the same in Melksham as elsewhere we cover.
Do you charge more for Melksham than other towns in Wiltshire?
No. Guide prices are the same for Melksham as for anywhere else we cover in Wiltshire. 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.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Melksham?
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 Melksham visit date is confirmed in writing.
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.
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.