Servicing for properties in Stornoway
Island addresses, including Stornoway (HS1), are covered by arrangement: we plan the crossing and book the survey and fitting days together, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.
For premises in Stornoway with more than one shutter, a planned service visit usually costs less than waiting for breakdowns.
Repair and service visits in Stornoway are charged; we tell you the visit cost before booking and agree anything beyond it with you.
What the work can involve
What we look at on a visit in Stornoway:
- PlansAnnual maintenance plans priced per shutter.
- ScopeMechanical, electrical and safety-device checks with a written report.
- IntervalEvery six months for busy doors, yearly for lighter use.
Guide prices for roller shutter servicing in Stornoway
| 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 Stornoway; parts and any extra work are confirmed with you on the day before we go ahead.
What to check in Stornoway before ordering
Stornoway is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- Workplace duties: Employers and people in control of premises must keep powered doors safe and maintained; a service record helps show this.
From enquiry to finished job
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.
Roller shutter servicing in Stornoway: 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 cover Stornoway?
Yes, by arrangement. Stornoway is an island town, so visits are planned ahead around the crossing, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.
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 Stornoway.