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Shutter motor replacement in Dunstable

We cover Dunstable and nearby Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden and Berkhamsted for shutter motor replacement, on shutters other companies fitted as well as our own.

Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in Dunstable run from £120 to £1,595 ex VAT (£144 to £1,914 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.

  • LU6 and nearby
  • Bedfordshire
  • England
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How shutter motor replacement works, and what to ask for

A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first. A failed motor on an otherwise sound shutter is usually far cheaper to replace than the whole shutter.

Key switches, wall switches, receivers and remotes can be replaced or upgraded at the same visit. Motors are matched to the curtain weight and barrel size, so an overloaded motor does not fail early.

Features to choose from

  • Motors matched to curtain weight
  • Smart and timer control options
  • Obstacle detection options
  • Safety checks on handover
  • Limits set and tested
  • Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
Hands fitting a tubular motor into a roller shutter barrel

Guide prices in Dunstable

Shutter motor replacement guide prices
OptionEx VATInc 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.

Dunstable and surrounding towns

Jobs in Dunstable are planned as part of our Bedfordshire coverage, and visits can be combined with jobs in nearby Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden and Berkhamsted. Planning rules are those of your local council in England.

Rules in England

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.

How it works

  1. Describe the fault

    Tell us what the shutter is doing, the make if you know it, and send a photo or video.

  2. Engineer visit

    An engineer inspects the shutter, finds the cause and makes it safe.

  3. Fixed repair price

    You get the repair price before parts are fitted; simple fixes are often done on the first visit.

  4. Tested and reported

    Limits and safety devices are checked, and you get a note of what was done.

Your questions answered

Do you cover Dunstable?

Yes. We survey, fit and repair shutter motor replacement in Dunstable and the LU6 district, as part of our coverage across Bedfordshire.

Can I add remote control when the motor is replaced?

Yes, many replacement motors and controllers support remotes, timers or app control.

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.

Is the survey free?

Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.

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.

More shutter services near you

See everything we do in Dunstable, across Bedfordshire, or read about shutter motor replacement.

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