Shutter motor replacement in Lanarkshire
We provide shutter motor replacement throughout Lanarkshire: East Kilbride, Hamilton and Cumbernauld and the towns in between, with the price agreed before work starts.
Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in Lanarkshire 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
- 9 towns covered
- From £120 + VAT
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 Lanarkshire
We fit motors to most makes of shutter and door. 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.
Some replacement motors have built-in obstacle detection, which adds protection on doors without a safety edge. After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover.
Options we can specify
- Limits set and tested
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Safety checks on handover
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Obstacle detection options

Guide prices in Lanarkshire
| 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 Lanarkshire
We cover Lanarkshire from East Kilbride to Hamilton, Cumbernauld and Coatbridge, with 9 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.
Towns we cover in Lanarkshire
- Shutter motor replacement in East Kilbride
- Shutter motor replacement in Hamilton
- Shutter motor replacement in Cumbernauld
- Shutter motor replacement in Coatbridge
- Shutter motor replacement in Airdrie
- Shutter motor replacement in Motherwell
- Shutter motor replacement in Rutherglen
- Shutter motor replacement in Cambuslang
- Shutter motor replacement in Wishaw
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 Lanarkshire
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.
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.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
How long does it take from order to fitting?
Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.
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Get a fixed price in Lanarkshire
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
