Shutter motor replacement in Maidstone
Need shutter motor replacement in Maidstone? Describe the problem, send a photo if you can, and we will confirm the price before an engineer visits.
In the ME14 area, shutter motor replacement typically costs £120 to £1,595 ex VAT (£144 to £1,914 inc VAT). We confirm a fixed price before any parts are fitted.
- ME14 and nearby
- Kent
- England
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Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Choosing shutter motor replacement for premises in Maidstone
Motors are matched to the curtain weight and barrel size, so an overloaded motor does not fail early. Industrial direct-drive motors can be replaced with a matching or compatible unit on most doors.
A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first. After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover.
What's included
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Obstacle detection options
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Limits set and tested
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters

Guide prices in Maidstone
| 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.
Maidstone and surrounding towns
We cover Maidstone and the surrounding ME14 district as part of our work across Kent, along with nearby Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover Maidstone?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair shutter motor replacement in Maidstone and the ME14 district, as part of our coverage across Kent.
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 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 your guide prices include VAT?
Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.
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.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
