In short
Replacing a door motor at a site in Swanley is a chance to upgrade the control panel too, adding inverter control, remotes, loops or traffic lights at the same time.
- Town
- Swanley
- Postcode district
- BR8
- Area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
How we look after doors in Swanley
- Brake and override. The new drive holds the door securely and can still be opened by hand in a power cut.
- Re-commissioning. The door is fully re-commissioned and tested before it goes back into use.
- Obsolete motors. Equivalent drives with adapters where the original model is no longer made.
- Panel upgrades. Older panels can be replaced at the same time for better reliability and safety.
- Fault diagnosis. We check whether the motor, panel, supply or door is at fault before replacing anything.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Fitting a centre-mounted motor where an end-mounted replacement would clash with racking beside the door.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Swanley 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.
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.
Budgeting for industrial door motor replacement in Swanley
| 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
Do you replace motors on any make of door across Kent?
We replace motors on most makes of roller shutter, sectional, sliding and high-speed door across Kent, whoever installed them, subject to a suitable drive being available for the door's weight and mounting.
Can you replace an obsolete door motor in Swanley?
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 Swanley 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.
Industrial door motor replacement near Swanley
Our teams cover Swanley (BR8) and nearby Bexley, Orpington, Sidcup, along with the rest of Kent.
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Other services in Swanley
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Complete loading bays
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Industrial door motor replacement · industrial doors in Swanley. Last updated 19 October 2026.