The short version
Motor replacement in Dorset starts with a chargeable diagnostic visit, then a written fixed price for the new drive and any other repairs the door needs before it goes back into use.
- Area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Bournemouth
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
What our engineers check and fix
- Brake and override. Brakes tested and manual override checked on every change.
- Written records. You receive written details of the new drive and test results for your records.
- Matched drives. Motor torque, speed and mounting matched to the door's weight and size.
- Obsolete motors. Equivalent drives with adapters where the original model is no longer made.
- Force testing. Closing forces measured to BS EN 12453 where the door closes under power.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing a motor with a slipping brake on a heavy shutter that creeps down from a part-open position.
- Diagnosing a stalling roller shutter to confirm whether the motor, a broken spring or the control panel is at fault.
- Changing a tubular motor in a small service shutter that overheats and trips during busy periods.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Dorset?
In England, two sets of duties meet at a powered door. The installer who supplies or motorises it must hand over a door that meets the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, tested against BS EN 12453 and documented. The business in control of the premises must then maintain it: regulation 5 of the Workplace Regulations 1992 covers maintenance, and regulation 18 requires upward-opening doors to have a device that stops them falling back and powered doors to have features that prevent trapping.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replace an obsolete door motor in Dorset?
Yes. Where the original is no longer made, we fit an equivalent drive with any adapter plates or couplings needed, then set limits and test the safety devices before the door goes back into use.
How soon can a door motor in Dorset 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.
How much does an industrial door motor replacement cost in Dorset?
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 Dorset costs £145 to £195 ex VAT.
Towns in Dorset we cover
We cover 5 towns in Dorset for industrial door motor replacement, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch.
Other services in Dorset
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- Sectional overhead doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock levellers
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
More about Industrial door motor replacement. Last updated 19 October 2026.