Our manual to electric conversion service in Cirencester
If your address has a GL7 postcode, it falls within our Gloucestershire coverage. We also cover Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
For reference, Cirencester lies about 15 miles south-east of Gloucester.
Work in Cirencester starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Converting a manual shutter in Cirencester to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
What can you choose in Cirencester?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Cirencester:
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
Guide prices for Cirencester
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Cirencester too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Cirencester before ordering
In Cirencester, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to 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
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
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 Cirencester?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Cirencester are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Cirencester?
Yes, we survey and fit in Cirencester (GL7) as part of our Gloucestershire coverage.