Quick answer
Electric roller shutters in Australia typically cost $1,000-$1,550 per window for hard-wired installs on a standard window. Battery or solar motors usually add $180-$350 per window on top. Larger windows and sliding doors can run $2,000-$2,750+.
Final pricing depends on motor brand, control method (wall switch, remote, app), wiring complexity and the window itself. Compare at least three quotes. Pricing spread on the same motorised window is regularly $400+.
- Who this is for
- Homeowners considering motorised roller shutters for one or more windows.
- Key takeaway
- Hard-wired motors are usually the best long-term value; battery/solar saves on electrical work but adds upfront cost.
"Add a motor" is usually the single biggest line-item upgrade on a roller shutter quote. Below is what motorisation actually costs in Australia in 2026, the difference between wiring types, and where reps tend to mark up.
Typical price ranges
Indicative supplied-and-installed pricing across Australia in 2026. Final pricing depends on installer assessment.
Hard-wired electric (standard window)
$1,000-$1,550
1500 × 1500 mm typical
Battery-powered electric
+$120-$280
on top of hard-wired price
Solar-powered electric
+$180-$350
panel + battery included
Smart-home integration
+$90-$220 per window
Wi-Fi hub, app control
Large electric (sliding doors)
$2,000-$2,750+
2400 × 2400 mm and above
What changes the price
Motor brand
Somfy, Becker, Alpha and Nice motors dominate the Australian market. Premium brands command a $50-$150 premium per window but generally come with longer warranties and better parts availability.
Wiring run
A short surface-mounted run from an existing power point is cheap. An in-wall run with patching and painting is usually $80-$200 per window in electrical labour.
Battery vs solar vs hard-wired
Hard-wired is most reliable; battery is easiest to retrofit; solar suits north-facing windows but degrades over time. Match the motor to the window's orientation and use pattern.
Control method
Wall switches are cheapest. Handheld remotes are mid-range. App and voice control adds a hub cost ($150-$400) plus per-window configuration.
Existing wiring
If your house already has switched outlets near the windows, you save real money. Otherwise the electrician's call-out and certification often hide in a separate line.
| Feature | Hard-wired | Battery | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost per window | From $1,000 | +$120-$280 | +$180-$350 |
| Ongoing maintenance | Very low | Battery swap every 3-5 yrs | Battery swap every 3-5 yrs |
| Reliability | Highest | High | Weather-dependent |
| Best for | New builds, renovations | Retrofit without rewiring | Sunny north-facing windows |
| Electrician needed | Yes | No | No |
Hard-wired vs battery vs solar electric shutters
Upfront cost per window
- Hard-wired
- From $1,000
- Battery
- +$120-$280
- Solar
- +$180-$350
Ongoing maintenance
- Hard-wired
- Very low
- Battery
- Battery swap every 3-5 yrs
- Solar
- Battery swap every 3-5 yrs
Reliability
- Hard-wired
- Highest
- Battery
- High
- Solar
- Weather-dependent
Best for
- Hard-wired
- New builds, renovations
- Battery
- Retrofit without rewiring
- Solar
- Sunny north-facing windows
Electrician needed
- Hard-wired
- Yes
- Battery
- No
- Solar
- No
When motorising is worth it
Motors are usually worth it for: hard-to-reach windows (above stairs, behind furniture), large or heavy shutters that are physically hard to operate manually, and households with elderly or mobility-impaired users. They're also a quality-of-life upgrade if you want shutters that close on a schedule.
When manual is the smarter buy
If you have 6+ small bedroom windows that are used twice a day, manual straps work well, last decades, and save you 30-40% of the project cost. You can always retrofit a motor to a manual shutter later. Most reputable brands offer this upgrade path.
Checklist before you accept a quote
- 1
Confirm the motor brand
Generic motors can fail early. Ask for the brand and warranty in writing.
- 2
Ask about electrical certification
In some states this is required; confirm it's included.
- 3
Get the controller spec
Number of remotes, wall switches, and hub model.
- 4
Verify replacement battery cost
For battery and solar. Should be a standard rechargeable, not proprietary.
Frequently asked questions
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