Shutter motor replacement in Edinburgh
We cover Edinburgh and nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline for shutter motor replacement, on shutters other companies fitted as well as our own.
In the EH1 area, shutter motor replacement typically costs £120 to £1,595 ex VAT (£144 to £1,914 inc VAT). We confirm a fixed price before any parts are fitted.
- EH1 and nearby
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Scotland
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Choosing shutter motor replacement for premises in Edinburgh
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.
Key switches, wall switches, receivers and remotes can be replaced or upgraded at the same visit. We fit motors to most makes of shutter and door.
Features to choose from
- Safety checks on handover
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Smart and timer control options
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Obstacle detection options
Guide prices in Edinburgh
| 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.
Where we work around Edinburgh
We cover Edinburgh, the EH1 district and nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline, as part of our Edinburgh & the Lothians coverage.
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.
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 Edinburgh
Do you cover Edinburgh?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair shutter motor replacement in Edinburgh and the EH1 district, as part of our coverage across Edinburgh & the Lothians.
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 I add remote control when the motor is replaced?
Yes, many replacement motors and controllers support remotes, timers or app control.
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 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.
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.
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Get a fixed price in Edinburgh
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.