Shutter motor replacement in Grays
From the RM17 postcode district outwards, we provide shutter motor replacement across Grays, with safety checks after every powered repair.
Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in Grays run from £120 to £1,595 ex VAT (£144 to £1,914 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- RM17 and nearby
- Essex
- England
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 Grays
We fit motors to most makes of shutter and door. A failed motor on an otherwise sound shutter is usually far cheaper to replace than the whole shutter.
Industrial direct-drive motors can be replaced with a matching or compatible unit on most doors. Motors are matched to the curtain weight and barrel size, so an overloaded motor does not fail early.
Options we can specify
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Limits set and tested
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Safety checks on handover
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
Guide prices in Grays
| 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 Grays
Grays sits in Essex, roughly 17 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Whether the job is in the RM17 district or nearby South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford, the survey and quote work the same way.
Rules in England
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.
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
Do you cover Grays?
Yes. Grays (RM17) is within our Essex coverage, along with nearby South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Get a fixed price in Grays
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.