Shutter motor replacement in Devon
Need shutter motor replacement in Devon? We cover Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton and the rest of the area. Tell us what the shutter is doing and we will price the visit.
Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in Devon 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.
- England
- South West
- From £120 + VAT
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
What to know about shutter motor replacement in Devon
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. We fit motors to most makes of shutter and door.
Some replacement motors have built-in obstacle detection, which adds protection on doors without a safety edge. Key switches, wall switches, receivers and remotes can be replaced or upgraded at the same visit.
Features to choose from
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Smart and timer control options
- Limits set and tested
- Safety checks on handover
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors

Guide prices in Devon
| 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 Devon
We cover Devon from Plymouth to Exeter, Paignton and Torquay, with 9 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
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.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
Towns we cover in Devon
- Shutter motor replacement in Plymouth
- Shutter motor replacement in Exeter
- Shutter motor replacement in Paignton
- Shutter motor replacement in Torquay
- Shutter motor replacement in Newton Abbot
- Shutter motor replacement in Exmouth
- Shutter motor replacement in Barnstaple
- Shutter motor replacement in Bideford
- Shutter motor replacement in Tiverton
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.
Questions about shutter motor replacement in Devon
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.
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 I add remote control when the motor is replaced?
Yes, many replacement motors and controllers support remotes, timers or app control.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
Do your guide prices include VAT?
Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.
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See everything we do in Devon, or read about shutter motor replacement.
Get a fixed price in Devon
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
