Electric conversion for properties in Dunoon
Dunoon is part of our Dunbartonshire & Argyll coverage, and addresses in the PA23 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Dunbartonshire & Argyll. Our coverage around Dunoon also includes Greenock, Helensburgh and Largs.
Dunoon is roughly 16 miles west of Dumbarton.
Converting a manual shutter in Dunoon to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Work in Dunoon starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Dunoon
What you can choose when we survey in Dunoon:
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
Guide prices for Dunoon
| 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 Dunoon can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Dunoon
In Dunoon, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- Safety devices: Converting a commercial door to powered operation means adding suitable safety devices and commissioning them.
- Power: A suitable supply is needed near the shutter box; electrical work is done to BS 7671.
From survey to fitting
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Dunoon
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.
Do you cover Dunoon?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Dunoon in the usual way; it is covered as part of Dunbartonshire & Argyll.
Is the survey free in Dunoon?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Dunoon are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.