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Shutter motor replacement in Northolt

Book shutter motor replacement in Northolt: send the postcode, the type of shutter and what it is doing, and we will arrange a visit.

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

  • UB5 and nearby
  • Greater London
  • England

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Shutter motor replacement in Northolt: the essentials

A failed motor on an otherwise sound shutter is usually far cheaper to replace than the whole shutter. After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover.

A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first. Limits are set on installation so the curtain stops at the right point at the top and bottom.

Features to choose from

  • Limits set and tested
  • Motors matched to curtain weight
  • Safety checks on handover
  • Obstacle detection options
  • Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
  • Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
Hands fitting a tubular motor into a roller shutter barrel

Guide prices in Northolt

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 Northolt and nearby

Our engineers travel across Greater London, including Northolt (UB5). We also cover nearby Greenford, Harrow and Southall, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.

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

  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.

Your questions answered

Do you cover Northolt?

Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Northolt. We also cover nearby Greenford, Harrow and Southall.

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.

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.

Will you take away my old shutter?

Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.

What details help you quote quickly?

The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.

Get a fixed price in Northolt

Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.