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Roller shutter motor replacement in Kent

Roller shutter motor replacement carried out in Kent on domestic, shop and industrial shutters, with anything beyond the visit agreed first.

Roller shutter motor replacement means removing a failed or worn motor and fitting a new one matched to the curtain's weight and barrel, then setting the open and closed limits and testing the safety devices. We carry out this work across Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham.

From £295 inc VAT

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Roller shutter motor replacement across Kent

We carry out roller shutter motor replacement throughout Kent, from Maidstone to the smaller towns.

We have local pages for 23 towns in Kent, starting with Maidstone. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Essex, East Sussex, Greater London.

In Kent, as everywhere, a jammed or dropped shutter should not be forced; keep people clear and call us so it can be made safe.

Towns we cover in Kent include:

Faults and work we handle in Kent

What we look at on a visit in Kent:

  • DomesticTubular motors for window, door and garage shutters.
  • ShopTube motors or external drives with key switch.
  • IndustrialDirect-drive gear motors with emergency hand operation.

How much does roller shutter motor replacement cost in Kent?

Roller shutter motor replacementInc VATEx VAT
Domestic tubular motor£295 – £595£245 – £495
Shop or commercial tube motor£715 – £1,435£595 – £1,195
Industrial side-mounted gear motor£1,075 – £2,275£895 – £1,895

Guide prices, per motor, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.

Guide prices only: the make, size and condition of your shutter decide the final figure, and nothing beyond the visit is done without your say-so.

Rules that apply in Kent

Across Kent, planning follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.

  • Electrical work: Motors are wired to BS 7671; any change to the supply is done by a qualified electrician.

How it works

  1. Describe the problem

    What the shutter is doing, what it is made of and roughly when it was fitted, with photos if possible.

  2. Visit and diagnosis

    An engineer checks the shutter, finds the cause and explains the options.

  3. Cost agreed first

    Anything beyond the visit is priced and agreed with you before the work is done.

  4. Fixed and reported

    We complete the work, test the shutter and leave a short written report.

Roller shutter motor replacement in Kent: questions

How do I know if my shutter motor has failed?

If the shutter hums but does not move, stops part way, or does nothing when the power and switch are fine, the motor or its limits are the likely cause. We test before replacing.

How much does a new shutter motor cost?

A domestic tubular motor is usually £295–£595 including VAT fitted (£245–£495 plus VAT); commercial and industrial motors cost more depending on size and duty.

Do you charge for a visit in Kent?

Yes, visits for repairs and servicing are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking. New-installation surveys are free.

How much does roller shutter motor replacement cost in Kent?

We use the same UK guide prices in Kent; anything beyond the visit is confirmed with you first.

Get a fixed price for your shutters

Free survey for new installations, a written fixed price, and fitting across the UK.

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