In short
When the original motor on a door in Bideford (EX39) is no longer made, we fit an equivalent drive with the adapters it needs, set new limits and test closing forces before handover.
- Town
- Bideford
- Postcode district
- EX39
- Area
- Devon
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
What's included
- Written records. A record of the work and tests for your maintenance file.
- Brake and override. Brakes tested and manual override checked on every change.
- Panel upgrades. Older panels can be replaced at the same time for better reliability and safety.
- Matched drives. Motor torque, speed and mounting matched to the door's weight and size.
- Re-commissioning. The door is fully re-commissioned and tested before it goes back into use.
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 burnt-out direct-drive motor on a loading bay door and fitting an inverter control panel at the same time.
- Fitting an equivalent chain-drive motor with adapter plates to a large sectional door whose original drive is discontinued.
Powered door rules that apply in Bideford
Bideford 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Service and repair visits in Bideford 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 Bideford
| 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.
Industrial door motor replacement in Bideford: your questions
How much does an industrial door motor replacement cost in Bideford?
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 Bideford costs £145 to £195 ex VAT.
How soon can a door motor in Bideford 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 Bideford?
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 Bideford
Our teams cover Bideford (EX39) and nearby Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter, along with the rest of Devon.
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Other services in Bideford
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Impact traffic doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Industrial door motor replacement · industrial doors in Bideford. Last updated 19 October 2026.