Our manual to electric conversion service in Southampton
We survey and install across Hampshire, and Southampton is one of the cities covered. Our coverage around Southampton also includes Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Southampton, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Work in Southampton 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?
The main choices for manual to electric conversion in Southampton:
- 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 Southampton
| 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 Southampton too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Southampton before ordering
As an English city, Southampton follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
How it works in Southampton
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.
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Southampton
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.
Is the survey free in Southampton?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do you cover Southampton?
Yes, we survey and fit in Southampton (SO postcodes) as part of our Hampshire coverage.