Manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh
If your address has an Edinburgh postcode, it falls within our Edinburgh & the Lothians coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Dalkeith, Musselburgh and Kirkcaldy.
Work in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh
What you can choose when we survey in Edinburgh:
- 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.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh
| 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 Edinburgh is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with 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.
How it works in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh and the city's postcode districts are part of our coverage across Edinburgh & the Lothians.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Edinburgh?
We use the same UK guide prices in Edinburgh; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.