Roller shutter motor replacement in Rochester
If your address has an ME1 postcode, it falls within our Kent coverage. We also carry out roller shutter motor replacement in Chatham, Strood and Gillingham.
For reference, Rochester lies about 8 miles north of Maidstone.
If a shutter in Rochester is no longer worth repairing, we will say so and price a replacement curtain or motor instead of a repeat visit.
For premises in Rochester with more than one shutter, a planned service visit usually costs less than waiting for breakdowns.
What the work can involve
How roller shutter motor replacement is handled in Rochester:
- ShopTube motors or external drives with key switch.
- DomesticTubular motors for window, door and garage shutters.
- IndustrialDirect-drive gear motors with emergency hand operation.
Guide prices for Rochester
| Roller shutter motor replacement | Inc VAT | Ex 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.
Use these to budget in Rochester; parts and any extra work are confirmed with you on the day before we go ahead.
Planning and safety in Rochester
As an English town, Rochester 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.
What happens next
Describe the problem
What the shutter is doing, what it is made of and roughly when it was fitted, with photos if possible.
Visit and diagnosis
An engineer checks the shutter, finds the cause and explains the options.
Your go-ahead
You approve any parts or extra work before we carry it out.
Fixed and reported
We complete the work, test the shutter and leave a short written report.
Roller shutter motor replacement in Rochester: 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.
How much does roller shutter motor replacement cost in Rochester?
We use the same UK guide prices in Rochester; anything beyond the visit is confirmed with you first.
Do you work on shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes, most makes and ages of shutter; photos and any labels help us bring the right parts to Rochester.