Shutter motor replacement in Highlands & Islands
Need shutter motor replacement in Highlands & Islands? We cover Inverness, Fort William and Kirkwall 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 Highlands & Islands 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.
- Scotland
- 6 towns covered
- From £120 + VAT
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
How shutter motor replacement works, and what to ask for
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. Limits are set on installation so the curtain stops at the right point at the top and bottom.
A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first. Industrial direct-drive motors can be replaced with a matching or compatible unit on most doors.
Specification options
- Smart and timer control options
- Safety checks on handover
- Obstacle detection options
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Limits set and tested
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades

Guide prices in Highlands & Islands
| 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.
Covering Highlands & Islands
We cover Highlands & Islands from Inverness to Fort William, Kirkwall and Stornoway, with 6 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Scotland, and we check the position at survey.
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.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In Scotland electrical work in buildings must also meet the Scottish building standards, and is carried out and certified by a qualified electrician.
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 Highlands & Islands
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.
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 add remote control when the motor is replaced?
Yes, many replacement motors and controllers support remotes, timers or app control.
Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
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- Steel roller shutters in Highlands & Islands
- Manual roller shutters in Highlands & Islands
- Garage roller doors in Highlands & Islands
- High-speed doors in Highlands & Islands
- Shop front shutters in Highlands & Islands
- Roller grilles in Highlands & Islands
See everything we do in Highlands & Islands, or read about shutter motor replacement.
Get a fixed price in Highlands & Islands
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
