Shutter motor replacement in County Londonderry
Shutter motor replacement across County Londonderry, including Derry/Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady, for most makes of shutter and door.
Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in County Londonderry 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.
- Northern Ireland
- 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.
What to know about shutter motor replacement in County Londonderry
After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover. Industrial direct-drive motors can be replaced with a matching or compatible unit on most doors. A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first.
We fit motors to most makes of shutter and door. Key switches, wall switches, receivers and remotes can be replaced or upgraded at the same visit.
Options we can specify
- Safety checks on handover
- Smart and timer control options
- Obstacle detection options
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Limits set and tested

Guide prices in County Londonderry
| 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 County Londonderry
We cover County Londonderry from Derry/Londonderry to Coleraine and Limavady, with 3 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Northern Ireland, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in Northern Ireland
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, by a qualified electrician. Northern Ireland has its own building regulations, and any building control requirement for the work is confirmed with your council.
Towns we cover in County Londonderry
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.
Shutter motor replacement: common questions
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.
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.
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.
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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Get a fixed price in County Londonderry
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
