Our manual to electric conversion service in Wokingham
We cover Wokingham and the RG40 postcode district as part of Berkshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Wokingham also includes Crowthorne, Bracknell and Yateley.
Wokingham is roughly 7 miles south-east of Reading.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Wokingham, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Wokingham is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify manual to electric conversion for Wokingham:
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Wokingham
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Wokingham too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Wokingham before ordering
Wokingham is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Power: A suitable supply is needed near the shutter box; electrical work is done to BS 7671.
- Safety devices: Converting a commercial door to powered operation means adding suitable safety devices and commissioning them.
How it works in Wokingham
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Wokingham
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.
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
Is the survey free in Wokingham?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do you cover Wokingham?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Wokingham in the usual way; it is covered as part of Berkshire.