Roller shutter repairs in Folkestone
Folkestone sits some 31 miles to the south-east of Maidstone.
We work on most makes of domestic, shop and industrial shutter in Folkestone, including ones fitted by other companies.
If a shutter in Folkestone is no longer worth repairing, we will say so and price a replacement curtain or motor instead of a repeat visit.
We carry out roller shutter repairs across Kent, and Folkestone is one of the towns covered. We also carry out roller shutter repairs in Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal.
What roller shutter repairs can cover in Folkestone
How roller shutter repairs is handled in Folkestone:
- MechanicalLaths, guides, bottom rails, end locks, springs and barrels.
- ElectricalMotors, limit settings, switches, remotes and control panels.
- SecurityLocks, anti-lift devices and forced-entry damage.
Guide prices for Folkestone
| 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.
These are UK guide prices. We tell you the visit cost for Folkestone when you book, and agree anything beyond it before doing the work.
Planning and safety in Folkestone
As an English town, Folkestone 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 Folkestone
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.
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.
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.
Do you charge for a visit in Folkestone?
Yes. Repair and service visits are charged at the rate we give you when you book. Surveys for new installations are free.
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.