Our roller shutter repairs service in Durham
We carry out roller shutter repairs across County Durham, and Durham is one of the cities covered. We also carry out roller shutter repairs in Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.
Repair and service visits in Durham are charged; we tell you the visit cost before booking and agree anything beyond it with you.
We work on most makes of domestic, shop and industrial shutter in Durham, including ones fitted by other companies.
Faults and work we handle in Durham
What we look at on a visit in Durham:
- SecurityLocks, anti-lift devices and forced-entry damage.
- ElectricalMotors, limit settings, switches, remotes and control panels.
- MechanicalLaths, guides, bottom rails, end locks, springs and barrels.
Prices for roller shutter repairs in Durham
| Roller shutter repairs | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit and first hour | £150 – £235 | £125 – £195 |
| Replacement laths, per lath fitted on the visit | £40 – £100 | £35 – £85 |
| Guide or bottom rail repair | £175 – £475 | £145 – £395 |
| Spring re-tension or replacement | £235 – £655 | £195 – £545 |
Guide prices, plus parts where stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these to budget in Durham; parts and any extra work are confirmed with you on the day before we go ahead.
Planning and safety in Durham
As an English city, Durham follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Safety first: Do not keep forcing a shutter that has jammed or dropped; a sprung or heavy curtain can move suddenly. Keep people clear and call us.
- Fire shutters: Faults on fire shutters affect the building's fire safety; tell the person responsible for fire safety and arrange repair promptly.
How it works in Durham
Describe the problem
What the shutter is doing, what it is made of and roughly when it was fitted, with photos if possible.
Engineer visit
We inspect the shutter, controls and safety devices and confirm what is needed.
Cost agreed first
Anything beyond the visit is priced and agreed with you before the work is done.
Fixed and reported
We complete the work, test the shutter and leave a short written report.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roller shutter repair cost?
A visit with diagnosis and the first hour is usually £125–£195 plus VAT, with parts on top. We tell you the cost before carrying out anything beyond that.
My shutter came down on its own, is it safe?
Keep people away from it and do not try to lift it by hand; a broken spring or failed brake can make it move unexpectedly. Call us and we will make it safe.
Do you work on shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We work on most makes of domestic, shop and industrial roller shutter, wherever they came from.
How much do roller shutter repairs cost in Durham?
We use the same UK guide prices in Durham; anything beyond the visit is confirmed with you first.