Servicing for properties in Barnstaple
We cover Barnstaple and the EX31 postcode district as part of Devon; you book a visit here exactly as you would anywhere else. We also carry out roller shutter servicing in Bideford, Tiverton and Exeter.
For reference, Barnstaple lies about 49 miles north of Plymouth.
If a shutter in Barnstaple is no longer worth repairing, we will say so and price a replacement curtain or motor instead of a repeat visit.
We work on most makes of domestic, shop and industrial shutter in Barnstaple, including ones fitted by other companies.
Faults and work we handle in Barnstaple
What we look at on a visit in Barnstaple:
- ScopeMechanical, electrical and safety-device checks with a written report.
- IntervalEvery six months for busy doors, yearly for lighter use.
- PlansAnnual maintenance plans priced per shutter.
Guide prices for roller shutter servicing in Barnstaple
| Roller shutter servicing | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Service visit, first shutter | £150 – £235 | £125 – £195 |
| Each additional shutter on the same visit | £55 – £115 | £45 – £95 |
| Annual maintenance plan, per shutter | £175 – £355 | £145 – £295 |
Guide prices, per visit unless stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these to budget in Barnstaple; parts and any extra work are confirmed with you on the day before we go ahead.
Planning and safety in Barnstaple
As an English town, Barnstaple follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Workplace duties: Employers and people in control of premises must keep powered doors safe and maintained; a service record helps show this.
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.
Engineer visit
We inspect the shutter, controls and safety devices and confirm what is needed.
Your go-ahead
You approve any parts or extra work before we carry it out.
Work done, report left
The shutter is tested after the work and you get a record of what was found and done.
Roller shutter servicing in Barnstaple: questions
How often should roller shutters be serviced?
Busy commercial and industrial doors are usually serviced every six months, lighter-use shutters once a year. Fire shutters need at least an annual service and drop test.
Do domestic shutters need servicing?
Not as often, but cleaning the guides and checking the motor limits every year or two keeps them running smoothly.
Do you charge for a visit in Barnstaple?
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, most makes and ages of shutter; photos and any labels help us bring the right parts to Barnstaple.