Roller shutter repairs in Thurso
Thurso is part of our Highlands & Islands coverage, and addresses in the KW14 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Highlands & Islands. Visits can also be arranged in Wick, Kirkwall and Elgin, so several sites can be booked together.
Thurso is roughly 80 miles north of Inverness.
When a shutter in Thurso fails, photos of the shutter, the box and any labels help us bring the likely parts on the first visit.
A motor that hums but does not turn, a shutter that stops part-way or a remote that has stopped working can all be diagnosed on site in Thurso.
What roller shutter repairs can cover in Thurso
The work usually involved in Thurso:
- 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 Thurso
| 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 Thurso; parts and any extra work are confirmed with you on the day before we go ahead.
Planning and safety in Thurso
As a Scottish town, Thurso follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules.
- Fire shutters: Faults on fire shutters affect the building's fire safety; tell the person responsible for fire safety and arrange repair promptly.
- 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.
What happens next
Send photos and details
Tell us what the shutter is doing, roughly how big it is, and send photos of the shutter, box and any labels.
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.
Questions about roller shutter repairs in Thurso
Why has my roller shutter stopped working?
Common causes are a tripped or failed motor, limits that have drifted, laths jumping out of a guide, a broken spring on manual shutters, or a jammed lock. Photos help us diagnose it before we visit.
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.
How much do roller shutter repairs cost in Thurso?
We use the same UK guide prices in Thurso; 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 Thurso.