Manual to electric conversion across Edinburgh & the Lothians
We carry out manual to electric conversion throughout Edinburgh & the Lothians, from Edinburgh to the smaller towns, with one written price per job.
Edinburgh & the Lothians covers City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian, and we survey and fit throughout.
We have local pages for 5 towns in Edinburgh & the Lothians, starting with Edinburgh. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Fife, Stirling & Falkirk, Lanarkshire.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Edinburgh & the Lothians, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh & the Lothians include:
- Electric conversion in Edinburgh
- Electric conversion in Livingston
- Electric conversion in Musselburgh
- Electric conversion in Bathgate
- Electric conversion in Dalkeith
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Edinburgh & the Lothians:
- 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians?
| 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Across Edinburgh & the Lothians, planning follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish 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.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh & the Lothians: 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.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Edinburgh & the Lothians confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Is the survey free in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.