Roller shutter repairs across Tyne and Wear
Roller shutter repairs across Tyne and Wear, for domestic, shop and industrial shutters, including ones fitted by other companies.
We have local pages for 12 towns in Tyne and Wear, starting with Newcastle upon Tyne. Neighbouring areas we also cover include County Durham, Northumberland, North Yorkshire.
In Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear include:
- Repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Repairs in Sunderland
- Repairs in South Shields
- Repairs in Gateshead
- Repairs in Washington
- Repairs in Tynemouth
- Repairs in Wallsend
- Repairs in North Shields
- Repairs in Whitley Bay
- Repairs in Houghton-le-Spring
- Repairs in Jarrow
- Repairs in Hebburn
What the work can involve
How roller shutter repairs is handled in Tyne and Wear:
- 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.
How much do roller shutter repairs cost in Tyne and Wear?
| 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.
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 Tyne and Wear
Across Tyne and Wear, planning 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
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.
Cost agreed first
Anything beyond the visit is priced and agreed with you before the work is done.
Work done, report left
The shutter is tested after the work and you get a record of what was found and done.
Roller shutter repairs in Tyne and Wear: questions
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.
Can you repair any make of shutter?
We repair most domestic and commercial roller shutters. If a part is no longer made we will offer a compatible alternative or a replacement curtain or motor.
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 Tyne and Wear.
How much do roller shutter repairs cost in Tyne and Wear?
The guide prices above apply in Tyne and Wear. We tell you the visit cost when you book and agree any parts or extra work before doing it.