Shutter motor replacement in Argyll & Bute
Shutter motor replacement across Argyll & Bute, including Helensburgh, Oban and Dunoon, for most makes of shutter and door.
Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in Argyll & Bute run from £120 to £1,595 ex VAT (£144 to £1,914 inc VAT) for the common jobs, with the exact figure fixed in writing before work starts.
- Scotland
- 3 towns covered
- From £120 + VAT
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Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Choosing shutter motor replacement for premises in Argyll & Bute
Key switches, wall switches, receivers and remotes can be replaced or upgraded at the same visit. A failed motor on an otherwise sound shutter is usually far cheaper to replace than the whole shutter. A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first.
Motors are matched to the curtain weight and barrel size, so an overloaded motor does not fail early. Smart and timer controls can be added when the motor is replaced.
Features to choose from
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Safety checks on handover
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Limits set and tested

Guide prices in Argyll & Bute
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Control box, key switch or remote only | £120 to £345 | £144 to £414 |
| Direct-drive or chain motor, industrial door | £645 to £1,595 | £774 to £1,914 |
| Tube motor, domestic or shop shutter | £345 to £695 | £414 to £834 |
Your fixed price is agreed before any parts are fitted. Try the quote tool.
Covering Argyll & Bute
We cover Argyll & Bute from Helensburgh to Oban and Dunoon, with 3 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Scotland, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in Scotland
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In Scotland electrical work in buildings must also meet the Scottish building standards, and is carried out and certified by a qualified electrician.
Towns we cover in Argyll & Bute
How it works
Describe the fault
Tell us what the shutter is doing, the make if you know it, and send a photo or video.
Engineer visit
An engineer inspects the shutter, finds the cause and makes it safe.
Fixed repair price
You get the repair price before parts are fitted; simple fixes are often done on the first visit.
Tested and reported
Limits and safety devices are checked, and you get a note of what was done.
Your questions answered
Do I need a new key switch too?
Not always. If the switch works and is compatible, it can stay. Worn or weather-damaged switches are often replaced at the same time.
How do I know if the motor has failed?
Signs include humming without movement, stopping at random, overheating or not responding at all. The fault can also be the switch, receiver or power, so an engineer checks those first.
Can you fit a motor to a different make of shutter?
Usually yes, by matching the motor size and torque to the barrel and curtain.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
Do you work with landlords and managing agents?
Yes. We quote, fit and service shutters for landlords, managing agents and facilities teams, including multi-site planned maintenance.
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Get a fixed price in Argyll & Bute
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
