Servicing for properties in Margate
We cover Margate and the CT9 postcode district as part of Kent; you book a visit here exactly as you would anywhere else. Neighbouring towns we cover include Broadstairs (3 miles away), Ramsgate and Deal.
Margate is roughly 38 miles east of Maidstone.
If a shutter in Margate is no longer worth repairing, we will say so and price a replacement curtain or motor instead of a repeat visit.
In Margate, as everywhere, a jammed or dropped shutter should not be forced; keep people clear and call us so it can be made safe.
Faults and work we handle in Margate
What we look at on a visit in Margate:
- IntervalEvery six months for busy doors, yearly for lighter use.
- PlansAnnual maintenance plans priced per shutter.
- ScopeMechanical, electrical and safety-device checks with a written report.
Guide prices for Margate
| 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.
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 Margate
As an English town, Margate 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.
How it works in Margate
Describe the problem
What the shutter is doing, what it is made of and roughly when it was fitted, with photos if possible.
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 servicing in Margate: questions
What does a shutter service include?
We check the curtain, guides, barrel, springs, motor, brakes, limits, locks and safety devices, carry out minor adjustments, and give you a written report.
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 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.
How much does roller shutter servicing cost in Margate?
The guide prices above apply in Margate. We tell you the visit cost when you book and agree any parts or extra work before doing it.