Motorising existing roller shutters: Spain costs 2026
Reference range of EUR120-295 per standard motorised shutter. Repairs, new wiring and specialist equipment are priced separately.
Spanish VAT-inclusive tariffs checked in September 2026; not an Alicante average. Confirm compatibility, access and scope during a survey.
Last reviewed
September 2026
Edited by: Lucia Navarro
Pricing method
Indicative ranges are compared by scope, measurements, materials, labour, permits, VAT and contingency.
Alicante context
Confirm access, community rules, salt-air exposure and municipal requirements before accepting a quote.
Control options
Compare motors, switches, remotes and connected controls for existing roller shutters, with clear scope, power requirements and handover checks.
Motor with wall switch
Published wired-installation references in Madrid and Barcelona.
Motor with radio remote
References for receiver and remote control.
Motor with connected control
Published references for Wi-Fi or app systems.
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Prices per installed shutter
See what homeowners usually pay for the most common tasks. Use these ranges to fine-tune your scope and avoid missing key items in your budget.
Motor with wall switch
Motor with radio remote
Motor with connected control
Installation and handover with Reformia
Compare motors, switches, remotes and connected controls for existing roller shutters, with clear scope, power requirements and handover checks.
1. Survey dimensions and operation
2. Approve the quote and power route
3. Installation and adjustment by competent personnel
Compare motors, switches, remotes and connected controls for existing roller shutters, with clear scope, power requirements and handover checks.
What is usually included in a quote
Each professional may structure quotes differently, but most project budgets follow this logic.
What should be included
What is priced separately
Installation and handover
Compare motors, switches, remotes and connected controls for existing roller shutters, with clear scope, power requirements and handover checks.
1. Survey dimensions and operation
2. Approve the quote and power route
3. Installation and adjustment by competent personnel
4. Test controls with the user and hand over documentation
Quote factors
Even similar projects can end with different budgets. These are the factors that most often push costs up or down.
Curtain weight, size and material
Box access and distance to power
Control type and number of remotes
Existing condition and repair work
Next step
Describe your project and request quotes for motorising existing shutters: include photographs of the closed box, approximate dimensions, material and required control. Compare the full VAT-inclusive cost and written exclusions. Do not open electrical enclosures or dismantle a shutter to prepare the enquiry. Before adding automations, consult smart-home installation and agree what will work offline. Keep the model, warranty, remotes and support procedure. For a second home, identify an authorised person to admit the technician without sharing the owner's main account.
Cost of motorising an existing shutter
Compare motors, switches, remotes and connected controls for existing roller shutters, with clear scope, power requirements and handover checks.
Motorising an existing roller shutter means adapting its operation so a compatible motor can raise and lower it. It does not mean installing a new window or automatically replacing the curtain, guides or box. The initial survey should distinguish reusable parts, preliminary repairs and available power. Quotes become comparable when they identify the particular shutter and components that will remain in service.
Compatibility, power and installation conditions
Compare motors, switches, remotes and connected controls for existing roller shutters, with clear scope, power requirements and handover checks.
The EUR120-295 per-unit reference range comes from advertised tariffs from two independent installers in Madrid and Barcelona. Both publish VAT-inclusive prices, but their offers are not identical. This is not an Alicante average or a promise of a local price. Always compare size, weight, control type, included wiring, travel and access conditions. A heavy security shutter or inaccessible box may fall outside the interval.
Request a shutter-motorisation quote stating the number of openings, approximate dimensions, material and current difficulties. Have the professional confirm measurements before ordering motors. Do not treat the bottom of the range as a square-metre price or multiply a repair tariff across the home: this guide compares an installed unit with a defined scope.
Before motorisation, have the installer check that the shutter travels evenly without rubbing. Do not force a stuck shutter as a test. The professional should assess guides, brackets, shaft and inspection access, selecting a motor for the actual assembly. Motor sizing is not determined by window width alone. An oversized unit is not a substitute for repairing a deteriorated mechanism.
Somfy's selection guidance says the shutter should work correctly and nearby power must be checked. Have connections carried out by a competent professional and request identification of the circuit and protective arrangements. Do not assume a visible socket permits any proposed connection. Cable routing, a new switch and paint reinstatement can explain differences between seemingly similar quotes.
Ask about obstacle response, travel limits and behaviour when internet or electricity fails. These functions depend on the model; not every motor includes detection or an emergency manual override. Where a window forms part of an escape strategy, the responsible specialist should review the choice. The contract should not present a conventional shutter as a certified safety device.
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Read articleFrequently asked questions
Can the existing shutter stay?
Yes, where the curtain, guides, box and brackets are compatible and in good condition. A survey should identify necessary repairs before selecting the motor.
How long does installation take?
An accessible unit is usually planned within one visit; the Madrid tariffs consulted describe roughly 1-2 hours for common cases. New wiring, repairs or reinstatement can extend the programme.
Does the price include VAT?
Both commercial references used state that VAT is included. Confirm the treatment in your Alicante quote and compare the final total, not just the motor's cost.
Will it work without internet?
It may work through a switch or local remote, depending on the system. Ask to test the installed assembly and document which automations rely on internet, a gateway or an active account.
Does a motor fix a sticking shutter?
Not necessarily. The mechanical cause needs resolving first. Separate repairs, component replacement and motorisation so you do not pay for an upgrade that leaves the problem in place.
Got more questions? Contact us!
Got more questions? Contact us!
Frequently asked questions
Can the existing shutter stay?
Yes, where the curtain, guides, box and brackets are compatible and in good condition. A survey should identify necessary repairs before selecting the motor.
How long does installation take?
An accessible unit is usually planned within one visit; the Madrid tariffs consulted describe roughly 1-2 hours for common cases. New wiring, repairs or reinstatement can extend the programme.
Does the price include VAT?
Both commercial references used state that VAT is included. Confirm the treatment in your Alicante quote and compare the final total, not just the motor's cost.
Will it work without internet?
It may work through a switch or local remote, depending on the system. Ask to test the installed assembly and document which automations rely on internet, a gateway or an active account.
Does a motor fix a sticking shutter?
Not necessarily. The mechanical cause needs resolving first. Separate repairs, component replacement and motorisation so you do not pay for an upgrade that leaves the problem in place.