Industrial door motor replacement in Barnstaple

In short

When the original motor on a door in Barnstaple (EX31) is no longer made, we fit an equivalent drive with the adapters it needs, set new limits and test closing forces before handover.

Town: Barnstaple
Postcode district: EX31
Area: Devon
Guide price: £845 – £2,395

What's included

Written records. You receive written details of the new drive and test results for your records.
Fault diagnosis. We check whether the motor, panel, supply or door is at fault before replacing anything.
Force testing. Closing forces measured to BS EN 12453 where the door closes under power.
Panel upgrades. New control panels with monitored safety inputs and inverter options.
Brake and override. Brakes tested and manual override checked on every change.

What this work can involve

Upgrading an old relay control panel to a modern unit with monitored safety edge inputs during a motor change.
Diagnosing a stalling roller shutter to confirm whether the motor, a broken spring or the control panel is at fault.
Fitting a centre-mounted motor where an end-mounted replacement would clash with racking beside the door.

Powered door rules that apply in Barnstaple

Barnstaple 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.

Planning the work around your site

On a first visit we record each door's make, size, control type and condition. That record makes later repairs quicker to price and helps you plan replacements before a door fails.

Guide prices

Industrial door motor replacement guide prices
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.

Questions from businesses in Barnstaple

Is the motor really the problem with our door in Barnstaple?

Not always. Broken springs, damaged guides, failed panels, safety device faults and supply problems can all look like a failed motor. We diagnose first so you do not pay for a motor that will not fix the fault.

Will our door in Barnstaple 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.

Should we replace the whole door instead of the motor in Barnstaple?

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.

Industrial door motor replacement near Barnstaple

Besides Barnstaple, we can survey and quote for sites in Bideford, Tiverton, Exeter and the rest of Devon.

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