Make my garage door electric

[jeegnesh]

Hi,

My garage door is manual right now, its a very big double door has side rails already, had a quote and they mentioned its simple case of adding the motor and central rail and connect the chain via a bracket to the door. I am quite tempted to do this myself and wanted to know if it really is that straight forward. I already have power in the right place.

Also any recommendation on motor, the quote i got was £249 for supplying just the carteck motor and 2 remote fobs.

[jeegnesh]

This is a single door, so just one motor. £249+VAT

[jeegnesh]

Spoke to a hormann dealer today and they mentioned, having the springs tensioned properly and configuring the motor is not a joe bloggs task and off course they recommend pro installation. Looking at £500-600 installed, I'll be honest I am tempted to get it done by someone who knows but at the same time not too happy with the price.

[jeegnesh]

JONSCZ said:

Definitely worth chatting to this company. If you lived anywhere near Berkshire, I would say to have them do an install for you. However, I am sure they will help / advise with a DIY job. They are absolutely superb to deal with.
http://www.amourelle.co.uk/

Very nice chap, so I am on the border of his 20 mile, he will do Seip for £435 fitted, local hormann dealer with do Hormann for £510 fitted (also fit an angle bead for me to cover the top open slot I have).

Decisions decisions.

[jeegnesh]

Thanks for the help