Our manual to electric conversion service in Andover
Andover is roughly 22 miles north of Southampton.
Converting a manual shutter in Andover to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Andover is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Whether your property is in the centre of Andover or on its edges, it is included in our Hampshire coverage. Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Andover
Options we specify for properties in Andover:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Andover
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Andover can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Andover
In Andover, 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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Andover
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.
Is the survey free in Andover?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Andover are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Andover?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Andover in the usual way; it is covered as part of Hampshire.