Our manual to electric conversion service in London
If your address has a London postcode, it falls within our Greater London coverage. Westminster, Pimlico and Islington are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in London, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Work in London starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
What can you choose in London?
The main choices for manual to electric conversion in London:
- 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 London
| 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 London is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in London
In London, 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
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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in London
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.
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in London?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in London confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do you cover London?
Yes, we survey and fit in London (London postcodes) as part of our Greater London coverage.