Motor Repair in Leicester
24/7 motor repairs, rewinds and replacements from our Thurmaston workshop
When a gearbox fails, the line stops, and every hour of downtime costs money. CovElec repairs, refurbishes and supplies industrial gearboxes for businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire. Our workshop at 150 Church Hill Road, Thurmaston is backed by the gearbox specialists at N.E.T in Nottingham, and our engineers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
24/7 Motor Repairs Across Leicester
Here is what happens when a motor fails:
- Call us, day or night. An engineer answers 24 hours a day, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Collection. We collect the failed motor from your site anywhere in Leicestershire.
- Rapid diagnosis. We assess the motor as soon as it arrives and pinpoint the fault.
- Repair or replace. We tell you which route is quicker and more cost-effective, with a clear quote before any work starts.
- Test and return. Every repaired motor is tested in our workshop before it goes back to you.
If a new motor makes more sense, we hold a wide range of AC motors for same-day delivery.
Energy Efficient Motor Upgrades
If your motor is old or inefficient, replacement with a modern high-efficiency unit can cut running costs. Most standard motors from 7.5kW to 375kW must now meet IE3 efficiency (or IE2 when run on a variable speed drive). We can advise whether a repair or an upgrade makes more sense, and our energy saving calculator shows the potential savings.
Motors We Repair
- AC motors
- DC motors
- Servo motors
- Stepper motors
- Geared motors
- Brake motors and two-speed motors
- Force-ventilated and stainless steel motors
- ATEX and flameproof motors
Why Leicester Businesses Choose CovElec
- 24/7 emergency call-outs, every day of the year
- Most motors repaired or replaced within 24 hours
- Average rewind completed in 8 to 10 hours
- In-house rewind team for motors from 1kW to 1,000kW
- AC motors in stock for same-day delivery
- Local workshop in Thurmaston, backed by the Rotamec Group
Who We Work With
We support water authorities, food and drink manufacturers, quarries, universities, facilities managers and industrial sites across Leicester, Leicestershire and the wider Midlands:
- Water and wastewater: pump and aerator motors that cannot afford to stop
- Food and drink: conveyor, mixer and packing line motors, including stainless steel and washdown units
- Quarrying and aggregates: large motors on crushers, screens and conveyors
- Universities and facilities management: HVAC fans, pumps and building services motors
- Manufacturing and packaging: servo, geared and DC motors on production lines
Motor Rewinds in Leicester
Our in-house rewind team handles AC and DC motors from 1kW up to 1,000kW, of almost any age or configuration. Using modern winding machines, we complete an average rewind in 8 to 10 hours.
Rewinding is often faster and cheaper than buying new, especially for older, larger or specialist motors that are hard to source. We can also rewind motors that run as standby units as part of a planned maintenance programme, so a spare is always ready.
What Our Repair Service Includes
Testing and diagnosis
- Load, core, armature and field testing
- Insulation resistance testing
- Core loss, noise and vibration testing before return
Electrical repairs
- Full AC and DC rewinds
- Varnishing of stators and rotors
- Wash and stove of windings
- Re-leading of field coils and interpoles
- Shimming and undercutting of commutators, plus new brush gear
Mechanical repairs
- New bearings and seals fitted
- Shaft repairs and armature skimming
- Precision machining in our workshop
Every rewound motor is core loss tested in our workshop, so you know it is ready to go straight back into service.
Motor Repair Across Leicester & Leicestershire
Our CovElec workshop in Thurmaston sits just off the A46, with fast access to the M1 and A6. That means quick collections, short turnaround times and rapid on-site call-outs for water, food and drink, quarrying, education and industrial sites across the county and into Rutland.
Leicester City
- Leicester City Centre
- Thurmaston
- Beaumont Leys
- Braunstone
- Oadby & Wigston
- Birstall
North Leicestershire
- Loughborough
- Syston
- Shepshed
- Mountsorrel
- Anstey
West Leicestershire
- Hinckley
- Coalville
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Markfield
- Earl Shilton
South & East
- Market Harborough
- Lutterworth
- Blaby
- Melton Mowbray
- Oakham & Rutland
Industrial estates we regularly serve include Thurmaston, Beaumont Leys, Meridian Business Park, Magna Park Lutterworth and Bardon in Coalville. Not on the list? We cover the whole of Leicestershire and the wider Midlands, backed by the engineering resources of the Rotamec Group.
Motor Breakdown? We're On Call 24/7
Collection, rapid diagnosis and most repairs back within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you repair my motor?
Most motors are diagnosed on arrival and repaired or replaced within 24 hours. An average rewind takes 8 to 10 hours, and breakdowns always take priority.
Is it better to repair or replace a motor?
It depends on the size, age and fault. Repair is usually quicker for larger, older or non-standard motors, while replacement can suit small standard units. We give you both options and a clear quote before any work starts.
How much does a motor rewind cost?
The cost depends on the motor’s size, type and condition. After diagnosis we give you a fixed quote, and for larger motors a rewind is usually much cheaper than a new unit.
What size motors can you rewind?
Our rewind team handles AC and DC motors from 1kW up to 1,000kW, of almost any age or configuration.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. Our team is available 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays.
Which motor brands do you repair?
We repair all major makes, including ABB, Siemens, WEG, TEC, Brook Crompton, Leroy Somer, Marelli and AEG, plus geared motors from Lenze, Nord, Bonfiglioli and Motovario.
Get Your Motor Running Again
For motor repair in Leicester, call CovElec on 0116 4270783 or email sales@covelec.co.uk.