Electric conversion for properties in Lerwick
We cover Lerwick by arrangement. Because travel involves a crossing, visits are planned ahead and any travel cost is set out in the quotation before you commit.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Lerwick is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Converting a manual shutter in Lerwick to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Lerwick:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
Guide prices for Lerwick
| 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 Lerwick can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Lerwick
In Lerwick, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Lerwick
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
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.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Lerwick?
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. If you are unsure, ask your council; we provide product details for any application.
Is the survey free in Lerwick?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Lerwick are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.