Hurricane Shutter Repair & Maintenance in Fort Myers, FL

Shutter repair for Fort Myers homes

Most shutter problems show up at the worst possible moment. A storm is two days out, you go to close the shutters for the first time in a year, and the roll down won't come down or the accordion jams halfway across the lanai. Then every repair company in Lee County is booked solid.

Fort Myers is hard on hurricane shutters. Salt air drifts up the Caloosahatchee, summer humidity never lets up, and sand and grit settle into tracks. Motors sit unused for months. And after Ian, Milton and every other storm that has come through, a lot of systems were damaged and never fully repaired. Shutters that look fine from the street can be one season away from failing.

We have been servicing shutters for over 25 years. Our family-owned crew works out of Cape Coral, right across the river, and we repair every common type of hurricane shutter, whoever installed it. One customer booked a service call for his Armor Screen shutters and told us he was surprised we could get to him within two days.

Common problems we fix

Roll down shutters that stick, jam or stop partway are the most common call. Usually the slats are out of alignment, the guide rails are dirty or bent, or the strap or crank gear inside the housing is worn. Many of these can be fixed in place without replacing the shutter.

Motorized shutters that won't respond can be a bad motor, a failed switch or remote, a wiring problem, or a limit setting that has drifted. We diagnose the cause first, so you're not paying for a new motor when the problem is a $20 part.

Accordion shutters that won't slide or lock usually have worn rollers, corroded tracks or a broken locking mechanism. Replacing rollers and cleaning the track often makes an old accordion feel new again.

Storm damage means bent slats, dented housings, tracks pulled loose from the wall or panels hit by debris. We repair what can be repaired and replace only the pieces that can't.

Missing or damaged hardware is common on older homes and on houses that changed hands, where nobody knows where the parts went. We can often source or fabricate what's needed.

Why routine maintenance matters

A shutter is a machine with moving parts, and like any machine it needs attention. Regular maintenance keeps the tracks clean, the rollers turning and the motors healthy, so the shutter closes smoothly when it counts.

Here is what you can do yourself between service visits. Rinse tracks and slats with fresh water a few times a year to wash off salt and grit. Run every shutter all the way down and back up at least once before hurricane season starts on June 1. Listen for grinding or straining, and watch for slats that bind. If something feels off, call us in the spring instead of waiting for a storm warning.

Our maintenance visit goes further: cleaning and inspecting tracks and guides, checking rollers, straps and gears, testing motors and switches, tightening anchors and hardware, and flagging anything that should be fixed before the season. Not sure whether your system is worth repairing or ready to replace? Our guide on choosing the right hurricane shutters can help, and we'll give you an honest answer either way.

Repair or replace?

Plenty of shutters that look rough are very repairable. If the housing and guide rails are solid, replacing slats, rollers, a strap or a motor usually costs far less than a new system. But if a shutter has been patched over and over, has major corrosion, or never fit the opening well in the first place, replacement can be the smarter money.

When replacement makes more sense, we will show you why and give you a quote for new hurricane shutter installation. Either way, you'll make the call with real information.

Inherited a shutter system? Start with an inspection

A lot of Fort Myers homes have changed hands since Ian, and new owners often inherit shutters with no manual, no keys, no remote and no idea when they were last serviced. Some were damaged in the storm and patched quickly, or not at all. If that sounds like your house, book an inspection before the season. We'll identify what you have, test every opening, show you how each shutter works, and give you a straight list of what needs attention and what doesn't.

Landlords, property managers and seasonal owners get the same service. We can meet a manager or neighbor at the house, check every system, and send you the findings so you know the property is ready even if you're not in town.

We fix the problem you have, not the one that pays best. Our customers keep calling us back year after year for maintenance because the shutters keep working.

Frequently asked questions

Do you repair shutters another company installed?

Yes. We service all makes and models of roll down shutters, accordion shutters, motorized systems, Bahama shutters and colonial shutters, no matter who installed them.

How often should hurricane shutters be serviced?

Once a year is a good rule, ideally in the spring before hurricane season starts. Homes right on the water or exposed to salt spray benefit from more frequent rinsing and checks.

My motorized shutter stopped working. Is the motor dead?

Not always. Switches, remotes, wiring and limit settings fail more often than motors do. We test the whole system before recommending a motor replacement.

Can you fix storm damage after a hurricane?

Yes. We repair bent slats, damaged housings, loose tracks and broken hardware after a storm. Call as soon as you can, since demand jumps after every hurricane.

Shutters giving you trouble? Call Romano's Shutters at (239) 323-1913 or request service below, and get them working before the next storm.