Manual to electric conversion across County Antrim
Manual to electric conversion across County Antrim for homes, shops and industrial premises, with a free survey and a fixed written price first.
We have local pages for 7 towns in County Antrim, starting with Belfast. Neighbouring areas we also cover include County Down, County Armagh, County Londonderry.
Converting a manual shutter in County Antrim to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Towns we cover in County Antrim include:
- Electric conversion in Belfast
- Electric conversion in Lisburn
- Electric conversion in Newtownabbey
- Electric conversion in Carrickfergus
- Electric conversion in Ballymena
- Electric conversion in Antrim
- Electric conversion in Larne
Choosing manual to electric conversion for properties in County Antrim
What you can choose when we survey in County Antrim:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in County Antrim?
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in County Antrim can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in County Antrim
Across County Antrim, planning follows the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the NI permitted development rules.
- 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
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Manual to electric conversion in County Antrim: 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.
Is the survey free in County Antrim?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in County Antrim are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in County Antrim?
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. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.