Our manual to electric conversion service in Newtownabbey
Newtownabbey sits some 4 miles to the north of Belfast.
Work in Newtownabbey starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Newtownabbey is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
If your address has a BT36 postcode, it falls within our County Antrim coverage. We also cover Belfast, Carrickfergus and Bangor, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Newtownabbey
Options we specify for properties in Newtownabbey:
- 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.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Newtownabbey
| 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 Newtownabbey too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Newtownabbey
As in the rest of Northern Ireland, planning questions in Newtownabbey go to your local council, which has been the planning authority since 2015.
- 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 Newtownabbey
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Newtownabbey
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.
Do you cover Newtownabbey?
Yes. Newtownabbey and the BT36 postcode district are part of our coverage across County Antrim.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Newtownabbey?
We use the same UK guide prices in Newtownabbey; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.