Shutters Only Work If They Work
A shutter that will not close is decoration. Every year, when the first storm threatens Central Florida, homeowners discover that the accordion shutter they have not touched since last season is jammed, the roll-down motor has died, or the storm panel tracks are corroded. Do not let that discovery happen with a hurricane 48 hours out.
We repair and service all major shutter types: accordion, roll-down (manual and motorized), Bahama, colonial, storm panel hardware, and fabric screen anchor systems. If your shutters came with the house and you have no idea who installed them, that is fine — we work on what is there.
Common Problems We Fix
Shutters that stick or jam
The number one service call. Dirt and grit pack into accordion tracks, rollers seize, and curtains bind halfway. We clean the tracks, replace worn rollers and carriers, realign the curtain, and lubricate everything with silicone-based lubricant. Most jams are a maintenance issue, not a replacement issue.
Broken locks and latches
Center locks on accordions, latches on Bahama and colonial shutters, and bottom locks on roll-downs all wear out. A shutter that cannot lock cannot be trusted in wind. We replace lock assemblies and re-key keyed locks.
Damaged slats and blades
Bent, dented, or creased slats from past storms, lawn equipment, or accidents. Individual slats and blades can often be replaced without replacing the whole shutter — we assess whether the curtain is still structurally sound or whether the damage compromises its impact rating.
Track and anchor damage
Corroded fasteners, pulled anchors, bent guide rails. The mounting hardware is the foundation of the whole system — if the track pulls out of the wall, the shutter goes with it. We re-anchor into structural material and replace corroded hardware with corrosion-resistant fasteners.
Motor and control failures
Dead tubular motors, failed remote controls, damaged wall switches, and battery backups that no longer hold a charge. We diagnose the electrical side and replace motors and controls — usually without disturbing the shutter curtain or housing. See the motorized section of our shutter comparison guide for how these systems work.
Repair vs. Replace: An Honest Assessment
We will tell you straight which one you need. Repair makes sense when the shutter's structure is sound and the problem is isolated — a bad motor, worn rollers, a broken lock, a few bent slats. Replacement makes sense when the curtain is extensively damaged, the product was never code-approved to begin with, parts are unavailable, or repair costs approach replacement cost.
One warning sign we take seriously: shutters installed without permits or product approvals. If your shutters cannot be documented as code-compliant, no repair makes them compliant — and they will not count on a wind-mitigation inspection. In that case we will quote replacement with approved products, and explain why in plain terms.
What a Service Visit Includes
Our standard service visit is a full health check, not just a fix for the one noisy shutter:
We open and close every shutter on the house and note anything that binds, grinds, or resists. We inspect tracks, rollers, hinges, locks, and latches. We check every visible fastener and anchor for corrosion or looseness. We test motors, remotes, switches, and battery backups. We look for bent slats, cracked welds, and damaged weather seals. Then we fix what is fixable on the spot, lubricate everything, and give you a written list of anything that needs parts or further work — with straight pricing before we do it.
Think of it like an oil change for your storm protection. Our shutter maintenance guide describes what you can check yourself between visits, and a yearly professional tune-up covers the rest.
When to Call
The best time to call is spring — April or May, before hurricane season starts June 1. Parts are available, schedules are open, and there is no storm breathing down anyone's neck. The worst time is the week a storm is forecast; we do our best with emergency service, but some repairs need parts that take days to arrive.
Call sooner rather than later if you notice: a shutter that sticks or will not fully close, a lock that does not engage, a motor that strains or stops mid-travel, visible rust on fasteners or tracks, or any damage from a past storm — even if it "still works." Small problems become big ones under hurricane wind loads.
Choosing Someone to Work On Your Shutters
Whoever you hire — us or someone else — insist on a few things: they pull permits when structural work is involved, they use corrosion-resistant replacement hardware, they do not disable safety features like manual overrides on motorized units, and they put the quote in writing. Our guide on choosing a shutter installer in Orlando applies to repair work too.
What Repairs Typically Cost (Relatively)
We quote every repair in writing before work begins, but it helps to understand the landscape. Small fixes — a lock replacement, track cleaning and lubrication, replacing a few rollers — are quick service-call work. Mid-range repairs — a motor replacement, a section of damaged slats, re-anchoring a track — take more time and parts. Major work — a full curtain replacement or bringing a non-compliant system up to code — approaches the cost of new shutters, at which point we will show you both numbers and let you decide.
Two things drive repair cost more than anything: parts availability and access. Common systems from active manufacturers have readily available parts. Obsolete or off-brand systems may need custom-fabricated parts or full replacement. And second-story work requiring lift equipment costs more than ground-level work — another reason to maintain upstairs shutters before they fail.
Getting an Accurate Repair Quote
To quote your repair accurately, we need to see the problem — photos help, but a site visit is better. When you contact us, tell us the shutter type (accordion, roll-down, Bahama, colonial, panels), what it is doing wrong, and how old the system is if you know. Clear photos of the problem area, the lock or motor, and any product labels let us bring the right parts on the first visit. The more we know before we arrive, the faster your shutters are working again.
Request Shutter Repair Service
Describe the problem — which shutters, what they are doing (or not doing), and how urgent it is. We will respond with next steps and schedule your service visit. Request service through our contact form today.