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Shutter motor replacement in Thatcham

Shutter motor replacement in Thatcham and the RG18 district, for most makes of shutter and door. Tell us what is wrong and we will price the visit.

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

  • RG18 and nearby
  • Berkshire
  • England
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What to know about shutter motor replacement in Thatcham

Industrial direct-drive motors can be replaced with a matching or compatible unit on most doors. 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. After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover.

Specification options

  • Obstacle detection options
  • Motors matched to curtain weight
  • Smart and timer control options
  • Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
  • Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
  • Safety checks on handover
Hands fitting a tubular motor into a roller shutter barrel

Guide prices in Thatcham

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.

Covering Thatcham and nearby

We cover Thatcham and the surrounding RG18 district as part of our work across Berkshire. Thatcham is around 13 miles from Reading, and we also cover nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Didcot.

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.

Questions about shutter motor replacement in Thatcham

Do you cover Thatcham?

Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Thatcham. We also cover nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Didcot.

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.

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 long does it take from order to fitting?

Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.

Can I get a quote from photos?

Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.

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