Shutter motor replacement in Southampton
From the SO15 postcode district outwards, we provide shutter motor replacement across Southampton, with safety checks after every powered repair.
Expect shutter motor replacement in Southampton to start from £120 ex VAT (£144 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.
- SO15 and nearby
- Hampshire
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Shutter motor replacement in Southampton: the essentials
We fit motors to most makes of shutter and door. Motors are matched to the curtain weight and barrel size, so an overloaded motor does not fail early.
A failed motor on an otherwise sound shutter is usually far cheaper to replace than the whole shutter. Limits are set on installation so the curtain stops at the right point at the top and bottom.
What's included
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Safety checks on handover
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Obstacle detection options
- Limits set and tested
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
Guide prices in Southampton
| 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 Southampton
We cover Southampton, the SO15 district and nearby Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh, as part of our Hampshire coverage.
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.
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 Southampton?
Yes. Southampton (SO15) is within our Hampshire coverage, along with nearby Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh.
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.
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.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.
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Get a fixed price in Southampton
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.