Shutter motor replacement in Northamptonshire
We provide shutter motor replacement throughout Northamptonshire: Northampton, Corby and Kettering and the towns in between, with the price agreed before work starts.
Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in Northamptonshire 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.
- England
- East Midlands
- From £120 + VAT
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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. Some replacement motors have built-in obstacle detection, which adds protection on doors without a safety edge. Limits are set on installation so the curtain stops at the right point at the top and bottom.
Industrial direct-drive motors can be replaced with a matching or compatible unit on most doors. Motors are matched to the curtain weight and barrel size, so an overloaded motor does not fail early.
Options we can specify
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Smart and timer control options
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades
- Limits set and tested
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters

Guide prices in Northamptonshire
| 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 Northamptonshire
We cover Northamptonshire from Northampton to Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, with 6 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
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.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
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
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.
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 add remote control when the motor is replaced?
Yes, many replacement motors and controllers support remotes, timers or app control.
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.
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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Get a fixed price in Northamptonshire
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
