At a glance
Industrial door motor replacement for roller shutters, sectional doors and sliding doors in Sittingbourne. We diagnose the fault, match a new drive to the door and re-commission it with safety devices tested.
- Town
- Sittingbourne
- Postcode district
- ME10
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
How we look after doors in Sittingbourne
- 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.
- 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.
- Brake and override. Brakes tested and manual override checked on every change.
Jobs we can carry out
- Changing a tubular motor in a small service shutter that overheats and trips during busy periods.
- Fitting a centre-mounted motor where an end-mounted replacement would clash with racking beside the door.
- Upgrading an old relay control panel to a modern unit with monitored safety edge inputs during a motor change.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Sittingbourne?
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.
Industrial door motor replacement in Sittingbourne: your questions
Can you replace an obsolete door motor in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is in the ME10 postcode district in Kent. We also cover Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham.
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More about Industrial door motor replacement · industrial doors in Sittingbourne. Last updated 19 October 2026.