Manual to electric conversion in Oban
For reference, Oban lies about 49 miles north-west of Dumbarton.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Oban is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Oban, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
We survey and install across Dunbartonshire & Argyll, and Oban is one of the towns covered. We also cover Fort William, Dunoon and Helensburgh, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
What can you choose in Oban?
The main choices for manual to electric conversion in Oban:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Oban
| 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 Oban is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Oban
In Oban, 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
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
Do you cover Oban?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Oban in the usual way; it is covered as part of Dunbartonshire & Argyll.
Is the survey free in Oban?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Oban are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.