In short
Replacing a door motor at a site in Glasgow is a chance to upgrade the control panel too, adding inverter control, remotes, loops or traffic lights at the same time.
- Area
- Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Glasgow
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
How we look after doors in Glasgow
- Force testing. Where it applies, we measure closing forces to confirm the door is safe after the change.
- Written records. A record of the work and tests for your maintenance file.
- Panel upgrades. New control panels with monitored safety inputs and inverter options.
- Obsolete motors. When a motor is discontinued, we fit a suitable alternative and adapt the mounting.
- Brake and override. Brakes tested and manual override checked on every change.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting an equivalent chain-drive motor with adapter plates to a large sectional door whose original drive is discontinued.
- 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.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Glasgow?
In Scotland, 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
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.
Guide prices for industrial door motor replacement
| 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 Glasgow
How much does an industrial door motor replacement cost in Glasgow?
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 Glasgow costs £145 to £195 ex VAT.
How soon can a door motor in Glasgow 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.
Do you replace motors on any make of door across Scotland?
We replace motors on most makes of roller shutter, sectional, sliding and high-speed door across Scotland, whoever installed them, subject to a suitable drive being available for the door's weight and mounting.
Towns in Glasgow we cover
We cover 4 towns in Glasgow for industrial door motor replacement, including Glasgow, Govan, Easterhouse, Maryhill.
Other services in Glasgow
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Bollards and door protection
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Door automation and controls
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Dock levellers
More about Industrial door motor replacement. Last updated 19 October 2026.