Electric conversion for properties in Rayleigh
If your address has an SS6 postcode, it falls within our Essex coverage. Benfleet, Wickford and Pitsea are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Rayleigh sits some 12 miles to the south-east of Chelmsford.
Work in Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
What can you choose in Rayleigh?
What you can choose when we survey in Rayleigh:
- 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.
Guide prices for Rayleigh
| 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 Rayleigh is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Rayleigh
As an English town, Rayleigh follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Rayleigh
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 it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
Do you cover Rayleigh?
Yes. Rayleigh and the SS6 postcode district are part of our coverage across Essex.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Rayleigh?
The guide prices above apply in Rayleigh. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.