Electric conversion for properties in Colchester
Colchester sits some 21 miles to the north-east of Chelmsford.
Work in Colchester 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 Colchester is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
If your address has a CO1 postcode, it falls within our Essex coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Colchester:
- 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.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Colchester
| 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 Colchester is fixed in writing after survey.
What to check in Colchester before ordering
In Colchester, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
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.
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.
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 the survey free in Colchester?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Colchester are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Colchester?
We use the same UK guide prices in Colchester; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.