Our manual to electric conversion service in Redruth
We cover Redruth and the TR15 postcode district as part of Cornwall; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Redruth also includes Camborne, Truro and Falmouth.
Redruth is roughly 8 miles west of Truro.
Work in Redruth starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Redruth, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Redruth
The main choices for manual to electric conversion in Redruth:
- 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 Redruth
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Redruth is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Redruth
In Redruth, as elsewhere in England, planning questions 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 in Redruth
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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 Redruth
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.
Is the survey free in Redruth?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Redruth?
We use the same UK guide prices in Redruth; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.