Electric conversion for properties in Stornoway
We cover Stornoway 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 Stornoway is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Converting a manual shutter in Stornoway to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
What can you choose in Stornoway?
Options we specify for properties in Stornoway:
- 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.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Stornoway
| 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 Stornoway is fixed in writing after survey.
What to check in Stornoway before ordering
Stornoway is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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 Stornoway
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Stornoway
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 Stornoway?
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.
Do you cover Stornoway?
Yes, by arrangement. Stornoway is an island town, so visits are planned ahead around the crossing, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.