Shutter motor replacement in Wishaw
Need shutter motor replacement in Wishaw? Describe the problem, send a photo if you can, and we will confirm the price before an engineer visits.
In the ML2 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.
- ML2 and nearby
- Lanarkshire
- Scotland
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
Key switches, wall switches, receivers and remotes can be replaced or upgraded at the same visit. Some replacement motors have built-in obstacle detection, which adds protection on doors without a safety edge.
Motors are matched to the curtain weight and barrel size, so an overloaded motor does not fail early. After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover.
Specification options
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Limits set and tested
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Safety checks on handover

Guide prices in Wishaw
| 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 Wishaw
Our engineers travel across Lanarkshire, including Wishaw (ML2). We also cover nearby Motherwell, Hamilton and Airdrie, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
Rules in Scotland
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.
Shutter motor replacement: common questions
Do you cover Wishaw?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Wishaw. We also cover nearby Motherwell, Hamilton and Airdrie.
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 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 get a quote from photos?
Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.
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.
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See everything we do in Wishaw, across Lanarkshire, or read about shutter motor replacement.
Get a fixed price in Wishaw
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
