Shutter motor replacement in Shropshire
Shutter motor replacement across Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury and Wellington (Shropshire), for most makes of shutter and door.
Guide prices for shutter motor replacement in Shropshire 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
- West Midlands
- From £120 + VAT
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Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
What to know about shutter motor replacement in Shropshire
A motor that hums but does not turn, overheats or stops at random may need replacing, though controls are checked first. Some replacement motors have built-in obstacle detection, which adds protection on doors without a safety edge. Key switches, wall switches, receivers and remotes can be replaced or upgraded at the same visit.
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
- Limits set and tested
- Safety checks on handover
- Motors matched to curtain weight
- Obstacle detection options
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Smart and timer control options

Guide prices in Shropshire
| 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 Shropshire
We cover Shropshire from Telford to Shrewsbury, Wellington (Shropshire) and Ludlow, with 4 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.
Your questions answered
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 I add remote control when the motor is replaced?
Yes, many replacement motors and controllers support remotes, timers or app control.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
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.
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