Safety Brakes
A safety brake stops the door dropping suddenly if there is a mechanical or electrical failure. Every roller shutter should have one, and we check, fit and replace them.
Planned maintenance for shutters and doors
Roller Shutter Servicing & Maintenance
Roller shutter servicing finds and replaces worn parts before they fail, so your doors keep working safely. We service roller shutters, loading bay doors and security doors for businesses across the North West, Yorkshire, Cumbria and North Wales, from our base in Horwich, Bolton.
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What we do
Roller Shutter Servicing & Maintenance We Manufacture & Fit
Lifting Springs & Cables
Springs and cables do the work every time a door opens. Over time they wear and the door stops running smoothly, so we replace them before they cause a breakdown.
Hinges, Wheels & Carriers
On sectional and high-rise doors, worn hinges and wheel carriers put the door out of line. We replace them as part of a service or when we are already working on the door.
Seals, Locks & Motors
We check rubber seals, locks and motors, and repair or replace anything that is worn, so the shutter closes fully and locks every time.
Why Roller Shutter Maintenance Matters
A roller shutter has many moving parts that wear with use. Shutters on shops, warehouses and loading bays can open and close many times a day, and the parts that wear first are the ones that lift and hold the door.
Regular servicing keeps shutters safe and cuts the risk of breakdowns. For businesses with shutters in daily use we recommend planned maintenance, so worn parts are found and replaced before they turn into a costly repair.
Recent Servicing & Maintenance Jobs
Taken from our own job posts.
New Lifting Springs & Cables For DAMS Furniture, Knowsley
We supplied and fitted two new lifting springs and cables to the shutter system at DAMS Furniture in Knowsley. Wear had made the old ones less effective. After fitting, we tested the door to check it ran smoothly.
Safety Brake Replacement For David Pluck Bookmakers
David Pluck Bookmakers called us because a shutter was not working correctly. We found the safety brake had failed, took out the canopy, curtain and barrel, and fitted a new safety brake.
Worn Hinges & Wheels On A Sectional Door For Richer Sounds
While refitting an impact-damaged sectional high-rise door for Richer Sounds, we found wear on some of the hinges and wheels. We replaced them at the same time, along with the top three wheel carriers on both sides.
How it works
From Survey To Aftercare
- 01
Survey
We measure the opening and talk through what you need.
- 02
Quote
A clear, no-obligation quote.
- 03
Fabrication
Manufactured to size by our team.
- 04
Installation
Fitted and tested by our engineers.
- 05
Aftercare
Servicing, repairs and call-outs.
Products & specs
What We Service
The doors we maintain and the parts we replace most often.
- Doors
- Roller shutters, security shutters, loading bay doors, sectional doors, security doors and garage doors
- Parts replaced
- Safety brakes, lifting springs and cables, hinges, wheels and wheel carriers, rubber seals, locks and motors
- Customers
- Shops, warehouses, depots and businesses with shutters in daily use
- Coverage
- From Horwich, Bolton across the North West, Yorkshire, Cumbria and North Wales
Cost
How Much Do Roller Shutter Servicing & Maintenance Cost?
We price servicing around your doors and how hard they work. These are the things that make the biggest difference. Quotes are free and there is no obligation.
- Factor 1
Number Of Doors
One shopfront shutter is a short visit. A full run of loading bay doors takes longer.
- Factor 2
Type & Size Of Door
Large industrial and sectional doors have more parts to check than a small shutter.
- Factor 3
How Often The Doors Are Used
Doors in daily, heavy use need checking more often than doors used once or twice a day.
- Factor 4
Parts That Need Replacing
Replacement springs, cables, brakes or motors add to the cost.
- Factor 5
Access
Doors that need a lift to reach the barrel and motor take more time and equipment.
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“very easy to deal with, repairs required to damaged panel door, arrived follow day as arranged, very helpful, Great service”
“Great service from engineers and office. Pleasure to deal with”
FAQs
Roller Shutter Servicing & Maintenance: Your Questions Answered
The questions customers ask us most. If yours isn't here, give us a call.
How often should a roller shutter be serviced?
Regularly, and more often the harder it works. For businesses with shutters in daily use we recommend planned maintenance, so worn parts are replaced before they fail.
What does a roller shutter safety brake do?
It stops the door dropping suddenly if there is a mechanical or electrical failure. Every roller shutter should have one fitted.
Which parts wear out on a roller shutter?
The ones that move and take the weight: lifting springs and cables, safety brakes, hinges, wheels and carriers, rubber seals, locks and motors.
Do you service loading bay and sectional doors?
Yes. As well as roller shutters we service loading bay doors, sectional and high-rise doors, security doors and garage doors.
What happens if you find a fault during a service?
We replace the worn parts. On a Richer Sounds sectional door we found worn hinges and wheels while working on it and replaced them at the same time.
Roller Shutter Servicing & Maintenance Across The North
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Send a few details and a photo of the opening if you can. One of the team will come back to you with advice and a quote.
Call 01204 460 962