What are electric roller shutters?
Power usually comes from a nearby socket circuit or a new spur, with a switch beside each window and, if you like, a remote for the whole house. Radio motors pair with hand-held remotes and wall switches without extra wiring between them, which keeps disruption low in finished rooms.
Timers and smart hubs are where electric shutters earn their keep: shutters can close at dusk while you are away, open in the morning, or lower automatically on hot afternoons on the sunny side of the house.
Modern motors have obstacle detection and soft stops, so the curtain stops if it meets an obstruction and the laths are not jammed into the bottom of the guides.
Which options can you choose?
- ControlsIndividual switches, multi-channel remotes, group control and wall timers.
- Smart controlApp and voice control through a compatible hub; scenes and sun-based timers.
- Motor typeWired switch motors or radio motors; battery backup on escape routes.
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
Typical specification
| Motor | 230 V tubular, sized to the curtain weight |
|---|---|
| Control range | remote, timer, app via hub |
| Safety | obstacle detection and limit settings |
| Lead time | usually 3–5 weeks from survey |
How much do electric roller shutters cost?
| Electric roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric shutter, standard window, supplied and fitted | £695 – £995 | £580 – £830 |
| Smart hub with app and voice control | £145 – £295 | £120 – £245 |
| Extra multi-channel remote | £35 – £65 | £30 – £55 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Every price is fixed in writing after a survey. See all roller shutter prices or use the quote tool for a guide range for your size.
What should you check before ordering?
- Electrics (England, Wales): Work is carried out to BS 7671. Notifiable work in homes in England and Wales is self-certified by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme or notified to building control.
- Electrics (Scotland): Wiring follows BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards.
- Electrics (Northern Ireland): Wiring follows BS 7671 and is carried out by a qualified electrician.
- Escape windows: On windows or doors needed for escape we add a manual override or battery backup.
How does the process work?
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: what it is for, rough sizes and a few photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, check fixings and power, and talk through options.
Fixed written price
You get a clear quotation with the product, controls, fitting and lead time. Nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
The shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated, with the manufacturer's documents left with you.
Questions about electric roller shutters
Do electric shutters need a new circuit?
Not always. Many can be fed from an existing circuit through a fused spur; larger groups may need a new circuit. We check at survey and the electrical work is done to BS 7671.
Can I control shutters from my phone?
Yes, with a compatible smart hub. You can open and close shutters from an app, set timers and scenes, and use voice assistants.
How long do shutter motors last?
A good tubular motor commonly lasts many years in domestic use. If one fails it can be replaced without replacing the whole shutter.
Are electric shutters noisy?
Tubular motors are quiet; most of the sound you hear is the laths rolling, which is a soft whirr.
Can my manual shutters be made electric?
Usually yes. A motor can be fitted inside the existing barrel, as long as the shutter is in reasonable condition.
