Manual to electric conversion in Hythe
We survey and install across Hampshire, and Hythe is one of the towns covered. Neighbouring towns we cover include Southampton (3 miles away), Totton and Eastleigh.
For reference, Hythe lies about 3 miles south of Southampton.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Hythe is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Work in Hythe starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Hythe:
- 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 manual to electric conversion in Hythe
| 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 Hythe can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Hythe
In Hythe, 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
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.
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.
Manual to electric conversion in Hythe: questions
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.
Do you cover Hythe?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Hythe in the usual way; it is covered as part of Hampshire.
Is the survey free in Hythe?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Hythe are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.