Quick answer
We can replace failed and obsolete door motors in Cornwall and across the South West, from tubular motors in small service shutters to heavy-duty chain drives on large, heavy sectional and sliding doors.
- Area
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Truro
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
What our engineers check and fix
- Fault diagnosis. Diagnosis comes first, so you only pay for the parts the door actually needs.
- Force testing. Closing forces measured to BS EN 12453 where the door closes under power.
- Obsolete motors. When a motor is discontinued, we fit a suitable alternative and adapt the mounting.
- Brake and override. The new drive holds the door securely and can still be opened by hand in a power cut.
- Written records. You receive written details of the new drive and test results for your records.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting a centre-mounted motor where an end-mounted replacement would clash with racking beside the door.
- Replacing a motor with a slipping brake on a heavy shutter that creeps down from a part-open position.
- Replacing a burnt-out direct-drive motor on a loading bay door and fitting an inverter control panel at the same time.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Cornwall are covered by the same rules as the rest of Great Britain. On handover you should receive user instructions and, for a powered door, the conformity paperwork, because the installer is treated as the manufacturer when they assemble or motorise it. Afterwards, keeping the door in efficient working order is the occupier's job under the Workplace Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998, which in practice means regular servicing and a written log.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Cornwall are booked around your shifts. Doors and shutters are taken out of use one at a time, so the rest of the site keeps working while each one is checked.
Budgeting for industrial door motor replacement in Cornwall
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Motor replacement | £845 – £2,395 |
| Repair visit (attendance and first hour) | £145 – £195 |
Guide prices excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. The visit price is agreed before we attend, and any repair is quoted before we carry it out.
Your questions about industrial door motor replacement
Should we replace the whole door instead of the motor in Cornwall?
If the door itself is old, damaged or needs several other repairs, replacement can be better value. We price both where it makes sense, so you can weigh up the cost and remaining life honestly.
Will our door in Cornwall be tested after the motor is changed?
Yes. We set limits, test the brake and manual override, check safety devices and measure closing forces where required, then give you a written record of the work and test results.
Do you replace motors on any make of door across the South West?
We replace motors on most makes of roller shutter, sectional, sliding and high-speed door across the South West, whoever installed them, subject to a suitable drive being available for the door's weight and mounting.
Towns in Cornwall we cover
We cover 6 towns in Cornwall for industrial door motor replacement, including Truro, Falmouth, St Austell, Camborne.
Other services in Cornwall
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Fire shutters
- PVC strip curtains
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Door automation and controls
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door repairs
More about Industrial door motor replacement. Last updated 19 October 2026.