Quick answer
We can replace failed and obsolete door motors in Workington and across Cumbria, from tubular motors in small service shutters to heavy-duty chain drives on large, heavy sectional and sliding doors.
- Town
- Workington
- Postcode district
- CA14
- Area
- Cumbria
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
How we look after doors in Workington
- Obsolete motors. When a motor is discontinued, we fit a suitable alternative and adapt the mounting.
- Force testing. Where it applies, we measure closing forces to confirm the door is safe after the change.
- Matched drives. Motor torque, speed and mounting matched to the door's weight and size.
- Brake and override. The new drive holds the door securely and can still be opened by hand in a power cut.
- Panel upgrades. New control panels with monitored safety inputs and inverter options.
Typical scopes of work
- Changing a tubular motor in a small service shutter that overheats and trips during busy periods.
- Fitting an equivalent chain-drive motor with adapter plates to a large sectional door whose original drive is discontinued.
- Replacing a burnt-out direct-drive motor on a loading bay door and fitting an inverter control panel at the same time.
Powered door rules that apply in Workington
Workington is in England, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.
How the work is organised
Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.
Budgeting for industrial door motor replacement in Workington
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
How soon can a door motor in Workington be replaced?
Many common motors can be sourced quickly, and fitting usually takes a few hours once the drive is on site. Specialist or obsolete motors may need ordering; we tell you the lead time with the quote.
Should we replace the whole door instead of the motor in Workington?
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.
How much does an industrial door motor replacement cost in Workington?
Our guide price for a replacement motor is £845 to £2,395 ex VAT, supplied and fitted, depending on door size, drive type and whether a new control panel is needed. A diagnostic repair visit in Workington costs £145 to £195 ex VAT.
Industrial door motor replacement near Workington
Our teams cover Workington (CA14) and nearby Whitehaven, Carlisle, Kendal, along with the rest of Cumbria.
- Industrial door motor replacement in Whitehaven
- Industrial door motor replacement in Carlisle
- Industrial door motor replacement in Kendal
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- Industrial door motor replacement in Morecambe
- Industrial door motor replacement in Lancaster
Other services in Workington
- Door automation and controls
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Industrial door motor replacement · industrial doors in Workington. Last updated 19 October 2026.