Repairs and aftercare · SN1
Roller garage door motor replacement in Swindon
We replace roller garage door motors of any make in Swindon and across SN1 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
- Swindon, SN1, SN2 and SN3
- Area
- Wiltshire
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What should I know about roller garage door motor replacement in Swindon?
- The open and closed limits are set after fitting, so the door stops fully open and fully closed.
- A compatible tubular motor is fitted inside your existing barrel and wired to the control box on the wall.
- Remotes and keypads are paired again after the motor is fitted, and each one is tested at the door.
- 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 Swindon?
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 Swindon?
| 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 Swindon and nearby
If your garage is in Swindon (SN1, SN2 and SN3), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, Swindon sits roughly 25 miles from Trowbridge.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Chippenham (16 miles) and Devizes (17 miles).
Rules that apply in Swindon
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 Swindon: questions
How much is a visit in Swindon?
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 Swindon as elsewhere we cover.
Do you cover Swindon?
Yes. Swindon is part of the area we cover in Wiltshire, including SN1, SN2 and SN3. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Can I get a price for Swindon 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.
What should I do while I wait for a visit in Swindon?
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 Swindon visit date is confirmed in writing.
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.