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Shutter motor replacement

Burnt-out or unresponsive electric shutter motors and controls replaced.

Shutter motor replacement is swapping the tubular or external motor that drives an electric roller shutter once it has burnt out, stripped its gears or stopped responding. Key switches, remotes and control boxes are tested at the same time and replaced where they have failed.

Guide price£480 – £1,100ex VAT, motor supplied and fitted. Fixed price confirmed after survey.
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  • Free survey & written quote
  • 24/7 emergency call-outs
  • Engineers across the UK
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What does shutter motor replacement cover?

  • Tubular motors that hum but will not turn
  • External motors with stripped gearboxes
  • Key switches and remote handsets that have stopped working
  • Control boxes and limit settings
  • Manual override and brake checks

How do I know I need it?

  • The motor hums but the shutter stays put
  • The shutter stops short of fully open or closed
  • The motor cuts out after a few seconds
  • You have to use the manual override every day

How is the repair carried out?

We test the supply, controls and limits before condemning a motor, because a cheap switch fault can look like a failed motor. A replacement is matched to the curtain weight and barrel size so it is not overloaded.

Questions about shutter motor replacement

How do I open my shutter if the motor has failed?

Many electric shutters have a manual override. If yours does not, or it will not move, call us rather than forcing it.

Why does my shutter motor keep cutting out?

It may be undersized for the curtain, or the curtain may be binding in the guides and overloading it.

Can a motor be fitted to a manual shutter?

Often, depending on the shutter's size and barrel. We check and quote.

What happens next?

  1. Tell us what's broken

    Call, chat or send the form with a photo if you can. We ask the questions that matter for pricing.

  2. Make safe first

    For emergencies an engineer secures the premises — boarding, temporary locking or isolating a shutter.

  3. Fixed price

    We measure, identify parts and send a written fixed price before any permanent work.

  4. Repair & sign-off

    The repair is completed, tested with you and the site left clean, with photos for your records.

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