Avenue Secrétan and its covered market
Around the covered market and along the avenue, shops and food shops raise and lower their shutters every day: the springs wear out faster here.
- Avenue Secrétan
- Rue de Meaux
- Rue Bouret
- Avenue Mathurin-Moreau
Metal shutter repair in Paris 19
Shops on avenue Secrétan, boutiques on rue de Meaux, cafés on the quays of the bassin de la Villette: when a metal shutter comes back down on its own or won’t stay up, the shaft or the springs are often to blame. We come out across the whole of the 19th, 24/7, with a quote beforehand.
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A shutter that comes down on its own: shaft and springs
On a manual shutter, the springs wound around the shaft balance the weight of the slats. When they weaken or break, the shutter becomes heavy, then no longer stays up. On a motorised shutter, it is often the motor brake that gives out.
A shutter that comes down on its own is dangerous: it can fall on a passer-by or on your stock. Don’t leave it in the up position without securing it, and call us. Depending on the wear, we re-tension or replace the springs, or change the shaft or the motor.
Warning signs before a breakdown
- The shutter gets heavy: the springs are losing their tension.
- It drops back a few centimetres: the balance is no longer right.
- The motor strains or overheats: the brake or the shaft needs checking.
Parts and repairs: prices
| Model | Type | Price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Metal shutter shaftReplacement of the winding shaft | Part | from €780 |
| Motor repair or replacementAfter on-site diagnosis | on quotation | |
| Jammed shutter repairPrice given before the work | on quotation |
The shops in the 19th we come out to
Covered markets, shopping avenues and lively quays: these are the areas where we work.
Avenue de Flandre and rue de Crimée
Mini-markets, restaurants and local shops with wide shop fronts: heavy shutters, whose motor and shaft work hard.
- Avenue de Flandre
- Rue de Crimée
- Rue Riquet
- Rue de Tanger
The quays of the bassin de la Villette
The cafés, restaurants and cinemas on the quays close late: if a shutter refuses to stay up, or to come down at closing time, we fix it at night.
- Quai de la Loire
- Quai de la Seine
- Rue de Crimée
- Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad
Place des Fêtes and rue de Belleville
On market days, the square comes alive from early morning; the shops and cafés around it often have manual shutters that have to be raised by hand, and whose springs eventually give out.
- Place des Fêtes
- Rue des Fêtes
- Rue de Belleville
- Rue Compans
Shutter falling back down: questions from shopkeepers in the 19th
If the shutter could fall, keep customers away from the entrance and call us.
My shutter won’t stay up any more: can I keep using it?
No, not as it is: it could come crashing down. Leave it closed or lock it in a safe position, and have the springs or the motor brake checked before operating it again.
Does the shaft need changing when a spring breaks?
Not always: a spring can be replaced on its own if the shaft is in good condition. But when the shaft is worn or bent, changing it at the same time saves a second call-out.
How much does replacing the springs cost?
The price depends on the size of the shutter and the number of springs: it is set in a quote once the shutter has been examined, and you know it before any repair.
Do you come out at night for a shutter stuck open?
Yes: a shop that can’t be closed can’t wait until the next day. We make the premises secure, then carry out the repair.