Our manual to electric conversion service in Deal
Surveys in Deal and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Kent. Our coverage around Deal also includes Dover, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
Deal is roughly 38 miles east of Maidstone.
Work in Deal 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 Deal to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Deal
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Deal:
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Deal
| 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 Deal is fixed in writing after survey.
What to check in Deal before ordering
In Deal, 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked 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.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Deal?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Deal confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do you cover Deal?
Yes. Deal and the CT14 postcode district are part of our coverage across Kent.