How much do electric roller shutters cost?

Electric roller shutters in Australia typically run $900-$1,400 per window installed in 2026, with most quotes landing around the $1,050 mark for a standard 1500 × 1500 mm window with a hard-wired motor.

The cost breaks down roughly like this:

• Shutter unit (slats, box, guides): $450-$700
• Motor (Somfy, Becker, Simu or generic): $180-$400
• Wall switch / remote receiver: $60-$120
• Electrical work (if no existing power in the cavity): $80-$200
• Install labour, scaffolding, finishing: $150-$300

A few cost levers worth knowing about:

1. Hard-wired vs battery vs solar. Hard-wired is the cheapest and most reliable but needs a sparky. Battery shutters skip the electrician but the battery is a consumable ($80-$150 every 3-5 years). Solar-powered shutters cost the most upfront but have no ongoing power cost.
2. Smart-home integration. Add $30-$80 per shutter for a Wi-Fi or Zigbee hub if you want Google/Alexa/Apple Home control. Some Somfy units now include this in the motor.
3. Group control. A single remote / app controlling 4-6 shutters together is usually free. Per-shutter controllers add cost.
4. Anti-lift & security features. Reinforced bottom rails and locking bars add about $50-$120 per shutter.

If a quote for electric shutters is materially cheaper than the manual quote next to it, something's off. There's no honest version of "free motor".