Need shutter motor replacement in Edinburgh and Lothians? Tell us the address, what the shutter is doing and roughly how wide the opening is. We will match you with an engineer who covers your part of the county and give you a realistic time for the visit.
- Service
- Shutter motor replacement
- Area
- Edinburgh and Lothians, Scotland
- Guide price
- £380 to £850 ex VAT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Emergency visits
- Next available slot
Where in Edinburgh and Lothians do you cover?
Coverage in Edinburgh and Lothians takes in Musselburgh, Edinburgh and Livingston, plus the villages and business parks between them. Postcode areas served include EH.
Signs you need shutter motor replacement
- Shutter only works one way
- Motor cuts out mid-travel or overheats
- Burning smell from the shutter box
- Motor hums but the shutter does not move
What the repair involves in Edinburgh and Lothians
Tubular and external motors repaired or replaced on electric shutters. That is the core of our shutter motor replacement work. The engineer also checks the rest of the shutter while on site, so you know about any other part that is close to failing before it strands you.
- Test the supply, switch and limit settings before condemning a motor
- Match a replacement motor to the curtain weight and barrel size
- Fit, set top and bottom limits and test
- Remove and dispose of the old motor
How much does shutter motor replacement cost in Edinburgh and Lothians?
Expect shutter motor replacement to come in around £380 to £850 before VAT. Use our online guide-price tool for a figure based on your shutter type, width and how urgent the job is.
How do I book?
Let us know what the shutter is doing, when it started and whether it is manual or electric. That is enough to line up the right engineer for your part of Edinburgh and Lothians. Once the work is finished the engineer runs the shutter with you, and the invoice sets out exactly what was repaired or replaced.
Shutter motor replacement in Edinburgh and Lothians: questions
How do I know if my shutter motor needs replacing?
If the motor hums but the barrel does not turn, cuts out part-way or only runs one direction, the motor or its capacitor or limit switches are the likely cause. The engineer tests supply, switch and limits first, because a control fault is cheaper to fix than a new motor.
How much does shutter motor replacement cost in Edinburgh and Lothians?
A typical guide price is £380 to £850 excluding VAT. Shutter width, make, parts availability and out-of-hours attendance move the figure up or down, and the final price is confirmed in writing before work starts.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and Lothians?
Yes. We regularly attend Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh, and other towns and business parks across Edinburgh and Lothians. Share your postcode and we will confirm the visit time.
Who carries out the repair?
An engineer who specialises in roller shutters. The written quote names the company carrying out and invoicing the work before you agree to go ahead.