Do You Need A Door Repair Or Replacement?

At A Glance

Commercial doors affect safety, energy efficiency and daily operations. Deciding between repairing or replacing faulty doors depends on fault severity, recurring issues, compliance needs, and long-term costs. Regular checks help identify problems early, while comparing written repair and replacement quotes offers a clear basis for choosing the most cost-effective and compliant solution.

How to Decide Whether Your Commercial Setup Needs Door Repair or Replacement

Doors are more important than people realise. A sticky sliding patio door or a jammed automatic entrance can slow down staff and frustrate customers. 

Faulty or ill-equipped doors can also increase energy bills. While you may think buying a new door will be expensive, what most don’t realise is that upgrading ineffective doors can cut heating bills substantially. 

However, the best part is that not every situation requires a new door, and you can make some repairs that help keep doors working well for years. 

We at Doorway Services help you make those decisions. We make it easy to identify what needs fixing and what needs replacing. We conduct quick inspections, explain the necessary repairs, and compare them with potential replacements. Additionally, we provide written quotes that include detailed costs, allowing you to make an informed decision with confidence.

Want to decide before calling in the professionals? Start by understanding the basics, and try to spot what your door needs. A few quick checks will point you in the right direction.

How to Identify If Your Commercial Door Needs Professional Maintenance

Inspect your door and look for small warning signs. The door that hesitates, the automatic door that closes too fast, the shutter that squeaks, or the fire door with damaged seals, those are the sort of things that indicate larger problems. Take a few minutes once a month to check movement, seals, sensors and locks.

If you manage a shopfront, a warehouse, a care home or a hospital, there are additional checks that should also be undertaken. For retail doors, test sensors and weatherstripping before peak trading seasons. For the industrial shutter, check the rollers and motors under load. For fire doors, look for missing certification plates and damaged intumescent strips. Adapting inspections to the specific demands of each door type is essential for maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Doorway Services provides a tailored maintenance plan for automatic and manual systems, as well as specialised doors.

Signs Your Commercial Door Needs Repair

Repairs save money and downtime when problems are isolated. Look out for:

1. Doors that jam or scrape along the floor
2. Sensors on automatic doors that misread or react slowly
3. Rattling or noisy rollers and loose track on sliding doors
4. Torn or missing weatherstrips that let in water
5. Broken locks or worn handles that compromise day-to-day use

When you spot these problems, get in touch with our commercial door specialists at Doorway Services, who can offer advice on the best course of action. The sooner small issues are dealt with, the less damage they are likely to cause. We give you an estimate of parts and labour costs involved, along with a detailed explanation of the door repair cost. 

In many cases, a same-day fix gets you back to normal without affecting your routine, so contact us now.

Signs Your Commercial Door Needs Door

There are situations where repeated repairs can end up costing more than a new door. Times that is can be worth considering a full door replacement include:

1. Repeated breakdowns or a history of recurring faults 
2. Large sections of the door are bent or badly damaged, 
3. Security or compliance cannot be restored with parts alone
4. Energy loss is chronic, and a modern and efficient door would cut bills
5. You need a door that meets strict fire, hygiene, or healthcare standards

If those read like your situation, ask for a replacement quote. Door replacement costs in the UK vary depending on requirements. For example, an insulated steel loading door costs something different from an automatic aluminium sliding entrance. 

A breakdown, including the disposal of the old door and any certifications if you may need, can give a clear picture of likely costs. That way, you can clearly see the difference between fixing the door and buying a new one. 

Door Repair or Replacement – How To Decide

Here are a few easy ways to make a decision:

1. Take a clear picture or a short video of the fault and arrange a site visit. Seeing the door in its setting helps the engineer understand the problem.
2. Ask for two written quotes, one for repairing the door and another for fitting a new door. Make sure each quote lists the parts, the labour and any warranty if offered.
3. Include hidden costs when you compare quotes, such as lost trading time, higher heating bills, and the cost of making the area safe while the work is done.
4. Think about how long the door will last and if it needs constant repair. Evaluate if buying a new door is likely to be a cheaper option over the coming years than the ongoing cost of frequent repairs. 
5. Check whether the door is required to meet certain compliance factors. Fire doors for hospitals and healthcare facilities must meet standards and often need certificated replacements.

But if you don’t want to think that much, just ask your commercial door repair service provider, and they can explain which would be the more effective choice.

Contact Doorway Services for Commercial Door Maintenance and Repair

Doorway Services provides planned maintenance, emergency callouts and full replacement across sliding, automatic, swing, revolving, fire, aluminium, steel and shutter systems. 

At Doorway Services, we make it simple to protect your building and keep doors working smoothly. Book a site inspection with us, and we’ll provide you with a clear written quote that compares repair and replacement options.

We work on all door types, from automatic sliding and swing doors to roller shutters and certified fire doors, and we offer planned maintenance alongside emergency callouts that suit all types of commercial businesses. 

We have spent years helping commercial building managers and business owners fix all kinds of automatic and manual sliding door problems, and we’re committed to giving you the best service possible. Contact us today to find out how we can help.