Manual to electric conversion across Cornwall
Manual to electric conversion in Cornwall: measured on site, quoted in writing and carried out to the survey.
We have local pages for 8 towns in Cornwall, starting with Truro. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Devon, Somerset, Bristol.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Cornwall, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Towns we cover in Cornwall include:
- Electric conversion in Redruth
- Electric conversion in Falmouth
- Electric conversion in St Austell
- Electric conversion in Truro
- Electric conversion in Camborne
- Electric conversion in Newquay
- Electric conversion in Bodmin
- Electric conversion in Penzance
Choosing manual to electric conversion for properties in Cornwall
Options we specify for properties in Cornwall:
- 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.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Cornwall?
| 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 Cornwall; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Cornwall
Planning questions anywhere in Cornwall go to 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
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.
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.
Manual to electric conversion in Cornwall: questions
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Cornwall?
Possibly. Like-for-like replacements do not usually need permission, but a new external shutter or a change of type or position can, especially on shopfronts and listed buildings. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Is the survey free in Cornwall?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Cornwall are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.