Industrial door motor replacement in Greenwich

Quick answer

Replacing a door motor at a site in Greenwich is a chance to upgrade the control panel too, adding inverter control, remotes, loops or traffic lights at the same time.

Town: Greenwich
Postcode district: SE10
Area: Greater London
Guide price: £845 – £2,395

How we look after doors in Greenwich

Brake and override. The new drive holds the door securely and can still be opened by hand in a power cut.
Written records. You receive written details of the new drive and test results for your records.
Obsolete motors. Equivalent drives with adapters where the original model is no longer made.
Matched drives. Motor torque, speed and mounting matched to the door's weight and size.
Force testing. Where it applies, we measure closing forces to confirm the door is safe after the change.

What this work can involve

Replacing a motor with a slipping brake on a heavy shutter that creeps down from a part-open position.
Fitting an equivalent chain-drive motor with adapter plates to a large sectional door whose original drive is discontinued.
Changing a tubular motor in a small service shutter that overheats and trips during busy periods.

Safety law for industrial doors in England

Industrial doors in Greenwich are covered by the same rules as the rest of Great Britain. On handover you should receive user instructions and, for a powered door, the conformity paperwork, because the installer is treated as the manufacturer when they assemble or motorise it. Afterwards, keeping the door in efficient working order is the occupier's job under the Workplace Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998, which in practice means regular servicing and a written log.

Keeping your site running during the work

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.

Prices for industrial door motor replacement in Greenwich

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.

Frequently asked questions

Can you replace an obsolete door motor in Greenwich?

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.

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

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 Greenwich 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.

Industrial door motor replacement near Greenwich

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