Quick answer
Motor replacement in Hereford 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.
- Town
- Hereford
- Postcode district
- HR1
- Area
- Herefordshire
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
How we look after doors in Hereford
- Matched drives. Each replacement drive is selected for the door it will move, not just the old part number.
- Panel upgrades. New control panels with monitored safety inputs and inverter options.
- Brake and override. Brakes tested and manual override checked on every change.
- Re-commissioning. Limits set, cycles tested and safety devices checked before handover.
- Force testing. Where it applies, we measure closing forces to confirm the door is safe after the change.
Examples of work we can quote for
- 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.
- 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 Hereford?
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
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
| 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
Will our door in Hereford 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.
How much does an industrial door motor replacement cost in Hereford?
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 Hereford costs £145 to £195 ex VAT.
Is the motor really the problem with our door in Hereford?
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.
Industrial door motor replacement near Hereford
Our teams cover Hereford (HR1) and nearby Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury, along with the rest of Herefordshire.
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Other services in Hereford
- Industrial door replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Sectional overhead doors
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Industrial door motor replacement · industrial doors in Hereford. Last updated 19 October 2026.