Manual to electric conversion in Cheltenham
We cover Cheltenham and the GL50 postcode district as part of Gloucestershire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Cheltenham is roughly 7 miles east of Gloucester.
Work in Cheltenham starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Cheltenham, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
What can you choose in Cheltenham?
Ways to specify manual to electric conversion for Cheltenham:
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Cheltenham
| 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 Cheltenham is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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
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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Manual to electric conversion in Cheltenham: 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.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Cheltenham?
Possibly. Like-for-like replacements do not usually need permission, but a new external shutter or a change of type or position can, especially on shopfronts and listed buildings. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Do you cover Cheltenham?
Yes, we survey and fit in Cheltenham (GL50) as part of our Gloucestershire coverage.