Shutter motor replacement in Dover
Book shutter motor replacement in Dover: send the postcode, the type of shutter and what it is doing, and we will arrange a visit.
Expect shutter motor replacement in Dover to start from £120 ex VAT (£144 inc VAT). The price is agreed with you before the engineer starts work.
- CT16 and nearby
- Kent
- 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 Dover
Some replacement motors have built-in obstacle detection, which adds protection on doors without a safety edge. A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first.
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.
What's included
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Obstacle detection options
- Safety checks on handover
- Smart and timer control options
- Motors matched to curtain weight
Guide prices in Dover
| 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.
Dover and surrounding towns
Dover sits in Kent, roughly 36 miles from Maidstone. Whether the job is in the CT16 district or nearby Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury, the survey and quote work the same way.
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.
Before you book in Dover
Do you cover Dover?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Dover. We also cover nearby Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury.
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.
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.
Who carries out the work?
Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.
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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Get a fixed price in Dover
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.