Our manual to electric conversion service in Brighton
Converting a manual shutter in Brighton to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Brighton is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Whether your property is in the centre of Brighton or on its edges, it is included in our East Sussex coverage. Hove, Portslade and Burgess Hill are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify manual to electric conversion for Brighton:
- 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.
Guide prices for Brighton
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Brighton; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Brighton
As an English city, Brighton follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Brighton
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.
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Brighton?
We use the same UK guide prices in Brighton; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Is the survey free in Brighton?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Brighton are free. Repair and service visits are charged.