Our manual to electric conversion service in Windsor
If your address has an SL4 postcode, it falls within our Berkshire coverage. Slough, Egham and Staines-upon-Thames are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
For reference, Windsor lies about 16 miles east of Reading.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Windsor, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Converting a manual shutter in Windsor to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Windsor
What you can choose when we survey in Windsor:
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Windsor
| Manual to electric conversion | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic window shutter conversion | £355 – £655 | £295 – £545 |
| Shop shutter conversion with key switch | £955 – £1,795 | £795 – £1,495 |
| Industrial door conversion with gear motor | £1,555 – £2,995 | £1,295 – £2,495 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Windsor; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Windsor before ordering
In Windsor, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Safety devices: Converting a commercial door to powered operation means adding suitable safety devices and commissioning them.
- Power: A suitable supply is needed near the shutter box; electrical work is done to BS 7671.
What happens next
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Manual to electric conversion in Windsor: questions
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
Can any manual shutter be made electric?
Most can, as long as the curtain, barrel and guides are in reasonable condition. Very old or damaged shutters may be better replaced.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Windsor?
We use the same UK guide prices in Windsor; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Is the survey free in Windsor?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.