Our manual to electric conversion service in Chatham
If your address has an ME4 postcode, it falls within our Kent coverage. Gillingham, Rochester and Strood are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Chatham is roughly 8 miles north of Maidstone.
Work in Chatham starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Converting a manual shutter in Chatham to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify manual to electric conversion for Chatham:
- 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 Chatham
| 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 Chatham can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Chatham before ordering
In Chatham, 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.
How it works in Chatham
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Manual to electric conversion in Chatham: questions
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
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.
Is the survey free in Chatham?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Chatham are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Chatham?
We use the same UK guide prices in Chatham; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.