The short version
Door stalling, grinding or creeping down at your West Sussex site? It may need a new motor, or the motor may be suffering from a fault elsewhere. We diagnose which it is before recommending anything.
- Area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Chichester
- Guide price
- £845 – £2,395
How we look after doors in West Sussex
- Obsolete motors. When a motor is discontinued, we fit a suitable alternative and adapt the mounting.
- Panel upgrades. Older panels can be replaced at the same time for better reliability and safety.
- Brake and override. The new drive holds the door securely and can still be opened by hand in a power cut.
- Matched drives. Each replacement drive is selected for the door it will move, not just the old part number.
- Fault diagnosis. We check whether the motor, panel, supply or door is at fault before replacing anything.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Replacing a burnt-out direct-drive motor on a loading bay door and fitting an inverter control panel at the same time.
Powered door rules that apply in West Sussex
West Sussex 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
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.
Prices for industrial door motor replacement in West Sussex
| 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.
Your questions about industrial door motor replacement
How soon can a door motor in West Sussex 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.
Will our door in West Sussex 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.
Should we replace the whole door instead of the motor in West Sussex?
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.
Towns in West Sussex we cover
We cover 9 towns in West Sussex for industrial door motor replacement, including Chichester, Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis.
Other services in West Sussex
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door replacement
More about Industrial door motor replacement. Last updated 19 October 2026.