5 signs your roller shutter needs emergency repairs

For many industrial, commercial, and even residential properties, roller shutters are a key component of security, privacy, and insulation. They allow businesses and property owners to access and protect their premises in a convenient manner.

However, like any type of mechanical equipment, roller shutters can experience wear and tear over time, and break down if they aren’t looked after properly. Sudden breakdowns can be especially stressful, but emergency repairs can come to the rescue.

Whether manual or motorised, various parts of roller shutters can develop problems, and the best thing to do when this happens is to contact a specialist that offers 24 hour emergency call outs – like Roller Shutter Services.

Here are five of the most common signs you should look out for that something is wrong with your roller shutter, which mean it’s time to call for emergency roller shutter repairs.

1) Visible damage

It may seem obvious, but if you go to open your shutter door and there is visible damage, it’s likely that the shutter’s functionality will be compromised. This could be caused by severe weather, an accidental impact, or attempted forced entry overnight.

Even if the cause isn’t evident right away, if the roller shutter or its frame is marked, buckled, or has pieces missing, then this could pose safety and security risks. It’s important to call professional engineers right away to assess and repair the damage.

2) Stuck or jammed door

Has your shutter door gotten stuck halfway up? Does it keep getting jammed instead of opening fully? These could indicate issues such as a build-up of debris or worn-out or rusted parts that are preventing the shutter from moving smoothly.

You don’t want to try to force it, as this can cause further damage, but you also don’t want to leave it partially open. Whether it’s as simple as cleaning out debris or fixing a malfunctioning sensor, emergency repair engineers can diagnose and sort the problem quickly.

3) Motor or power failure

If you have an electric motorised roller shutter that won’t open or close, this could be due to components wearing out from constant use, faulty wiring, or a problem with the power source. These systems can also overheat from excessive use in short periods of time.

Fixing these issues is rarely as straightforward as turning everything off then turning it back on again. A trained engineer will be able to properly check the motor, wiring, and power supply to find the source of the power failure and restore the system to working order.

4) Jerky movements

Do your roller shutters manage to open all the way, but not easily? Does the shutter make jerky movements, as though it keeps temporarily getting stuck? This is a typical indicator of misalignment, where the slats aren’t fitting into the tracks the way they should.

There are many things that could cause this to happen, such as an impact to the shutter denting the slats or cracking the guide rails. An emergency repair engineer can replace damaged components before the problem gets worse and the shutter fails completely.

5) Unusual sounds

If you’re opening and closing your roller shutter every day, you’ll be familiar with how it sounds during operation. If you start to hear unusual noises like groaning, grinding, or screeching, these can be signs of operational issues like loose, worn, or rusted parts.

It can be tempting to try and address these problems yourself, but it would save you time and money in the long run to rely on an emergency repair engineer, who has the know-how to tighten, lubricate, and replace the necessary components efficiently.

Call emergency roller shutter repair specialists

If you are experiencing any of the above with your roller shutters, the sooner you contact a specialist for repairs, the better. Even if the problem doesn’t seem too serious at first, it can soon worsen if left unattended, causing bigger concerns and costlier repairs down the line.

To help prevent long disruptions and get your faulty roller shutter back up to speed, you can contact our 24/7 repair team at any time. Day or night, we offer 24 hour emergency call outs with a 99% rate of same-day fixes to limit your downtime.

Call our emergency roller shutter repair helpline on 0800 328 9356and provide the details of the fault, and we’ll send out an engineer to your site within a few hours to carry out prompt and cost-effective repairs.

Of course, prevention is better than cure, so if you want to make sure your shutter doors stay in the best possible condition and avoid sudden breakdowns, you can also come to us for ad-hoc or regularly scheduled servicing.

Contact us by emailing info@rollershutterservices.co.uk to enquire about our roller shutter maintenance services and we’ll be in touch!