Manual to electric conversion across Highlands & Islands
We carry out manual to electric conversion throughout Highlands & Islands, from Inverness to the smaller towns, with one written price per job.
Highlands & Islands covers Highland, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Orkney and Shetland, and we survey and fit throughout.
We have local pages for 9 towns in Highlands & Islands, starting with Inverness. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Aberdeen & North East Scotland, Dundee & Angus, Perth & Kinross.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Highlands & Islands is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Towns we cover in Highlands & Islands include:
- Electric conversion in Inverness
- Electric conversion in Aviemore
- Electric conversion in Fort William
- Electric conversion in Kirkwall
- Electric conversion in Lerwick
- Electric conversion in Nairn
- Electric conversion in Stornoway
- Electric conversion in Thurso
- Electric conversion in Wick
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Highlands & Islands:
- 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.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Highlands & Islands?
| 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 Highlands & Islands is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Highlands & Islands
Across Highlands & Islands, planning follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules.
- 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
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Manual to electric conversion in Highlands & Islands: questions
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
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 I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Highlands & Islands?
It depends on the property. Like-for-like replacements do not usually need permission, but a new external shutter or a change of type or position can, especially on shopfronts and listed buildings. Check with your council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Highlands & Islands?
We use the same UK guide prices in Highlands & Islands; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.