If your garage door has started sticking, squeaking, running off its track or refusing to open at all, the first question most people ask is how much it is going to cost to put right. The honest answer is: it depends on what has actually failed — but here is a general guide to help you budget before you call anyone out.

Typical UK repair price ranges

These are broad, general ranges seen across the UK garage door repair trade, not a fixed price list — get an exact quote for your door rather than relying on averages.

• Call-out and diagnosis: often under £100 on its own if no parts are needed.
• Spring or cable replacement: commonly in the £100–£250 range, depending on the door type and spring system.
• Motor or opener repair: typically £150–£300, more if the whole unit needs replacing.
• Track or roller realignment: often £100–£200.
• Panel or section replacement: varies widely, roughly £200–£600, depending on the door brand and whether a matching panel is still available.

A full replacement door is usually only worth considering once repair costs start approaching what a new door would cost, or if the door is old enough that parts are becoming hard to source.

Why the range is so wide

Garage doors vary a lot — sectional, roller, up & over and side-hinged doors all use different mechanisms, and older doors sometimes need parts that are no longer made in the original spec. The brand and age of your door, and whether it is a straightforward fix or something more involved, all affect the final price.

Repair or replace?

As a rule of thumb: if the door is under 10–15 years old and the problem is mechanical (springs, cables, rollers, motor), repair is usually the cheaper and faster option. If the door itself is damaged, badly corroded, or the same fault keeps recurring, replacement often works out better value over time.

Get an honest assessment

We would rather tell you a repair will do the job than sell you a door you do not need. If you are in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Highcliffe or the surrounding area, get in touch about a repair or request a free quote and we will give you a straight answer.

Want an honest, no-obligation quote? We regularly repair doors for homeowners in Christchurch and the surrounding area.