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Shutter motor replacement in Greater Manchester

Need shutter motor replacement in Greater Manchester? We cover Manchester, Oldham and Wigan 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 Greater Manchester 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
  • North West
  • From £120 + VAT
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What to know about shutter motor replacement in Greater Manchester

After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover. Limits are set on installation so the curtain stops at the right point at the top and bottom. Industrial direct-drive motors can be replaced with a matching or compatible unit on most doors.

Smart and timer controls can be added when the motor is replaced. A failed motor on an otherwise sound shutter is usually far cheaper to replace than the whole shutter.

Options we can specify

  • Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
  • Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
  • Motors matched to curtain weight
  • Safety checks on handover
  • Obstacle detection options
  • Smart and timer control options
Hands fitting a tubular motor into a roller shutter barrel

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester

We cover Greater Manchester from Manchester to Oldham, Wigan and Bolton, with 40 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 Greater Manchester

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.

Before you book in Greater Manchester

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 you fit a motor to a different make of shutter?

Usually yes, by matching the motor size and torque to the barrel and curtain.

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.

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.

Other services in Greater Manchester

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