Quick answer
Motor replacement in Market Harborough 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
- Market Harborough
- Postcode district
- LE16
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
What our engineers check and fix
- Written records. A record of the work and tests for your maintenance file.
- Obsolete motors. When a motor is discontinued, we fit a suitable alternative and adapt the mounting.
- Re-commissioning. The door is fully re-commissioned and tested before it goes back into use.
- Fault diagnosis. Diagnosis comes first, so you only pay for the parts the door actually needs.
- Matched drives. Motor torque, speed and mounting matched to the door's weight and size.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing a motor with a slipping brake on a heavy shutter that creeps down from a part-open position.
- Upgrading an old relay control panel to a modern unit with monitored safety edge inputs during a motor change.
- Changing a tubular motor in a small service shutter that overheats and trips during busy periods.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Market Harborough?
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.
Planning the work around your site
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
Can you replace an obsolete door motor in Market Harborough?
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 Market Harborough 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.
How much does an industrial door motor replacement cost in Market Harborough?
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 Market Harborough costs £145 to £195 ex VAT.
Industrial door motor replacement near Market Harborough
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Other services in Market Harborough
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sectional overhead doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Complete loading bays
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
More about Industrial door motor replacement · industrial doors in Market Harborough. Last updated 19 October 2026.