Shutter motor replacement in Swansea
Book shutter motor replacement in Swansea: send the postcode, the type of shutter and what it is doing, and we will arrange a visit.
In the SA1 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.
- SA1 and nearby
- West Glamorgan
- Wales
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Choosing shutter motor replacement for premises in Swansea
After a new motor is fitted, safety devices and limits are tested before handover. A failed motor on an otherwise sound shutter is usually far cheaper to replace than the whole shutter.
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.
Options we can specify
- Direct-drive and chain motors for industrial doors
- Limits set and tested
- Tube motors for domestic and shop shutters
- Obstacle detection options
- Safety checks on handover
- Key switch, remote and receiver upgrades

Guide prices in Swansea
| 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 Swansea and nearby
We cover Swansea, the SA1 district and nearby Gorseinon, Neath and Llanelli, as part of our West Glamorgan coverage.
Rules in Wales
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 Swansea?
Yes. Swansea (SA1) is within our West Glamorgan coverage, along with nearby Gorseinon, Neath and Llanelli.
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.
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 you repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
Who carries out the work?
Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.
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See everything we do in Swansea, across West Glamorgan, or read about shutter motor replacement.
Get a fixed price in Swansea
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
