Our roller shutter servicing service in Sunderland
Visits to Sunderland and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Tyne and Wear. Other towns nearby that we cover include Seaham, Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.
Sunderland is roughly 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
If a shutter in Sunderland is no longer worth repairing, we will say so and price a replacement curtain or motor instead of a repeat visit.
For premises in Sunderland with more than one shutter, a planned service visit usually costs less than waiting for breakdowns.
What the work can involve
What we look at on a visit in Sunderland:
- IntervalEvery six months for busy doors, yearly for lighter use.
- ScopeMechanical, electrical and safety-device checks with a written report.
- PlansAnnual maintenance plans priced per shutter.
Guide prices for roller shutter servicing in Sunderland
| 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 Sunderland; parts and any extra work are confirmed with you on the day before we go ahead.
Rules that apply in Sunderland
Sunderland is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
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.
Fixed and reported
We complete the work, test the shutter and leave a short written report.
Questions about roller shutter servicing in Sunderland
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.
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.
Do you charge for a visit in Sunderland?
Yes. Repair and service visits are charged at the rate we give you when you book. Surveys for new installations are free.
How much does roller shutter servicing cost in Sunderland?
The guide prices above apply in Sunderland. We tell you the visit cost when you book and agree any parts or extra work before doing it.