Melbourne Electric Roller Shutter Specialists.
4.9
Family-owned with over 13 years' experience installing electric roller shutters across Melbourne. Honest, competitive pricing.
I recently had SM Roller Shutters install 16 roller shutters for my home. The whole process was smooth, neat, tidy, and their pricing was competitive.
Cut, built and installed by the same Melbourne team.
At SM Roller Shutters we customise and fit Australian designed and made electric roller shutters, built to your openings in our Melbourne workshop. Each one leaves the workshop with its motor already fitted and tested. The slats are rolled from high-quality aluminium alloy and filled with CFC-free polyurethane foam for added strength and insulation. Every time one closes, the slats lock into a solid aluminium barrier that secures, seals and insulates your home.
Security, sleep and comfort. One electric roller shutter does it all.
Everything below happens outside your window, at the press of a button.
Book Your Free Measure TodayAn aluminium shield covering your vulnerable windows.
As the electric roller shutter closes, the slats lock onto one another, forming one solid aluminium curtain with its edges inside fixed side guides, so there is nothing to grab or prise. The motor's built-in brake holds it down, making it almost impossible to lift from outside. Forcing it takes tools, time and noise, and most opportunists decide from the street that it is not worth trying.
Darkness on demand. Quieter rooms all day.
Fitted over the exterior of the window, the slats collapse onto each other, closing the gaps between them while the side guides enclose the edges. The foam core absorbs sound rather than passing it through, and the room goes close to black at any hour. Raise it part way for daylight and airflow through the perforations.
Heat stopped outside. Warmth kept in.
A closed electric roller shutter intercepts sunlight before it reaches the glass, and the gap between the two traps a pocket of still air. Still air is a poor conductor, and the polyurethane-foam core inside each slat adds a second layer, so heat crosses slowly in summer and warmth escapes slowly in winter.
David and the team have done multiple jobs at my house. They automated the roller shutter and installed wifi controllers to all. Quick and quality delivery from the team. Would definitely recommend them.
How much do electric roller shutters cost?
Most companies won't give you a number until someone is standing in your lounge room. We'd rather you knew upfront. From $880 per window, fully installed, with the motor, GST and electrical included. Ten seconds on the calculator, nothing to fill in, and we confirm the exact price at your measure.
- Fixed written quote on the spot, locked for 30 days
- Estimates typically land within 10% of the final quote
- Below Melbourne's typical motorised install price
-
Same-day callback
Enquire now and we ring back the same business day to confirm.
-
Measure and quote
We measure and give a fixed written quote on the spot, locked for 30 days.
-
Built in Melbourne
A 30 percent deposit confirms it. Cut and assembled to your opening size.
-
Install day
Fitted and wired, most homes in a day. Balance paid only once the job's done.
Prefer to spread the cost? Humm finance is available: $0 upfront, up to 36 months interest-free, subject to approval.
Installing electric roller shutters with us is simple.
You have had that visit before. A rep arrives, the price starts high, then a second number appears that only exists if you sign tonight. Here it goes differently.
| SM Roller Shutters | Industry standard | |
|---|---|---|
| The quoting process | Best price quoted upfront. No games | Inflated price, then a “discount” |
| Quote validity | Quote stays valid for 30 days | Commit today or no discounts |
| After the quote | No unwanted sales follow-ups | Sales calls every couple of days |
| Who quotes you | Owner quoes every job, no reps | Sales rep with padded quote |
| Who measures and fits | Our own install team, every job | Installation subcontracted job to job |
| Turnaround time | Custom-fitted in 4 weeks | Usually 6-8 weeks or longer |
| Motor warranty | Motor covered up to 7 years | Short motor cover, 2 to 3 years |
No games. No fine print. One honest price.
Electric roller shutter pricing that respects your time: one visit, one written number, explained at your kitchen table.
Book Your Free Measure TodayWe don't inflate a price just to discount it later.
Buy one get one. Sixty per cent off. This weekend only. You've seen it all before, and you already know how it works: the price goes up first so it has somewhere to come down from. We've never been comfortable doing that. Our best price for electric shutters sit in plain view on this website, and they read the same in July as they do in January.
One measure. One written number. Your decision.
We measure every window, write the price down, then sit down and go through it with you. What each line covers, what it doesn't, and why. Most people have questions, and they're easier to answer at your table than over email three days later. If it stacks up, we can book your install before we leave.
What the lowest quote usually leaves out.
Our quote covers the licensed electrician and certificate, insurance on install day, and everything backed in writing. Our crew take their shoes off at your door. Your warranty is priced in: the cheapest quotes usually leave it out, so no one picks up when something fails in year five. Put any quote beside ours and read down both. If ours isn't better value once everything's in it, don't pick us.
David, Sky and the team are very friendly, professional and considerate. We are in love with the result and the products overall, especially the app for the shutters and being able to schedule when they open or close.
We bring the samples to you.
On the free measure we put the samples against your windows, bring motors to test and hear, and go through the quote line by line with you.
Every shutter we fit is electric. You just choose the motor and the controls.
Every electric roller shutter we install is driven by an IP44 rated motor we back for up to seven years, hardwired by a licensed electrician and included in your quote.
SM Tubular Motor
Thirteen years and eleven thousand shutters later, this is still the motor we fit as standard. Smooth, quiet and dependable, every morning, for years on end.
Swipe to compare both motors
Elero German Motor
Precision German engineering from elero in Schlierbach. Whisper-quiet, beautifully smooth, and carrying our longest warranty. The upgrade for anyone who simply wants the best.
IncludedRotary switch
A simple dial on the wall by each window. Nothing to charge, nothing to pair.
Add-onRemote control
The wall unit pairs to a handheld remote. One at a time or the lot with one button.
Add-onPhone control
Operate the shutters through your phone. Adds app control and timers.
Every motor and switch is hardwired by a licensed electrician, which is a legal requirement in Victoria. It is always included in your quote.
Seventeen colours. One that suits your house.
Pick a colour to see it on the shutter. When you book a free measure, we bring the actual colour samples on-site so you can test them against your windows.
Book Your Free Measure Today
Selected Colour: Monument
Colours on screen are a guide only. Book a free measure to see real samples.
Real Melbourne homes, fitted by us.
11,000 electric roller shutters installed and counting.
David was highly responsive to our messages and provided detailed information throughout the process. His team arrived on time on the installation day and completed the job in just one day instead of the originally scheduled two days. I would highly recommend SM Roller Shutters to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient roller shutter installation team. Thank you David and Team!
Got questions about electric roller shutters?
What's the maximum window size you can shutter?
Standard maximum is 2800mm wide by 2800mm high, up to about 8 square metres per electric roller shutter. For openings larger than that, we fit multiple shutters side by side and run them together.
Can you fit electric roller shutters to bay windows?
Yes. Bay windows get a separate shutter per pane, all colour matched and operating in sync. We measure each pane on site to handle the angles correctly.
Do electric shutters for windows work on awning or casement styles?
Yes. Electric window roller shutters sit externally and roll down over the closed window in side guides. When the shutter is up, awning or casement windows operate normally.
Can I keep the window open with the shutter down?
Not when the shutter is fully closed, but most shutters can be partially lowered to allow ventilation while still providing privacy and partial blockout.
Are electric roller shutters better than manual?
Every shutter we fit is electric, and it is the only type we install. There are no winders or straps to crank, the motor’s brake locks the curtain down when closed, and the motor and licensed electrical work are already inside our $880 starting price rather than quoted as an upgrade.
What if the opening is an unusual shape?
We can fit a rectangular shutter to an arched top window, with the arch sitting above the shutter line. For highly unusual shapes we will tell you honestly if a roller shutter is not the right product for that opening.
How long do electric roller shutters last?
Our electric roller shutters carry a ten year warranty on the shutter, five years on the tubular motor or seven years on the Elero, and twelve months on electronics. Most installs perform well beyond the warranty period with normal use, and every claim is handled directly by SM.
What colours do electric roller shutters come in?
Seventeen colours, from crisp whites and creams through greys to deep tones like Monument, Woodland Grey and Black, so there is a match for brick, render or weatherboard. We bring the range to your free measure and hold the colours against your home in real light before you choose.
How do I control electric roller shutters, and what about blackouts?
Every electric roller shutter runs from a wall switch as standard, with remote and phone app control available as add-ons. There is no manual override on a motorised shutter, which is part of what makes it hard to force from outside. It also means that if the power goes out with the shutter closed, it stays closed until power returns. For blackout operation we can install a battery back-up unit through a licensed electrician to keep the shutter running through a power outage. Ask at your free measure and we’ll price it for your setup.
What happens in a fire? Can the shutters open in an emergency?
A standard motorised shutter has no manual override, so if the power fails while it is closed, it stays closed until power returns. For that reason we offer two optional add-ons: a battery back-up unit (UPS) that keeps the shutter operating through a power outage, and a smoke alarm integration that automatically raises the shutters the moment the alarm sounds. Both are wired by a licensed electrician during the install. If fire safety matters for your bedrooms, tell us at the measure and we will quote both options.
Do you install electric roller shutters in the eaves?
No. SM installs face fit or reveal fit only, not in eaves. A shutter headbox typically needs around 200mm of clearance to sit inside the eaves cavity, which on most Melbourne homes means cutting into structural members such as eaves bearers, rafters or lookouts.
Do I pay anything at the free measure?
No. The measure is free and takes about 30 minutes. You get a fixed written quote on the spot, locked for 30 days, and there is no obligation either way.
How does payment work?
A 30% deposit confirms the order, and the balance is only paid once the install is finished. Installation is typically around four weeks from deposit.
See what it costs to cover your windows.
Free measure, fixed quote on the spot, valid for 30 days. If the quote makes sense, we're four weeks from install day.