Quick answer
Industrial door motor replacement for roller shutters, sectional doors and sliding doors in Washington. We diagnose the fault, match a new drive to the door and re-commission it with safety devices tested.
- Town
- Washington
- Postcode district
- NE38
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
How we look after doors in Washington
- Brake and override. The new drive holds the door securely and can still be opened by hand in a power cut.
- Force testing. Closing forces measured to BS EN 12453 where the door closes under power.
- Panel upgrades. New control panels with monitored safety inputs and inverter options.
- Matched drives. Each replacement drive is selected for the door it will move, not just the old part number.
- Obsolete motors. Equivalent drives with adapters where the original model is no longer made.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing a motor with a slipping brake on a heavy shutter that creeps down from a part-open position.
- Replacing a burnt-out direct-drive motor on a loading bay door and fitting an inverter control panel at the same time.
- Diagnosing a stalling roller shutter to confirm whether the motor, a broken spring or the control panel is at fault.
Powered door rules that apply in Washington
Washington is in England, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.
How the work is organised
Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.
Guide prices for industrial door motor replacement
| 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 Washington?
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 Washington 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.
Do you replace motors on any make of door across Tyne and Wear?
We replace motors on most makes of roller shutter, sectional, sliding and high-speed door across Tyne and Wear, whoever installed them, subject to a suitable drive being available for the door's weight and mounting.
Industrial door motor replacement near Washington
Working in Washington? We also take on jobs in Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Hebburn and across Tyne and Wear.
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Other services in Washington
- Industrial door replacement
- Complete loading bays
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door automation and controls
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Industrial door motor replacement · industrial doors in Washington. Last updated 19 October 2026.