Manual to electric conversion in Sittingbourne
We survey and install across Kent, and Sittingbourne is one of the towns covered. Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Sittingbourne is roughly 11 miles north-east of Maidstone.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Sittingbourne is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Sittingbourne, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
What can you choose in Sittingbourne?
What you can choose when we survey in Sittingbourne:
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
Guide prices for Sittingbourne
| 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 Sittingbourne can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Sittingbourne before ordering
As an English town, Sittingbourne follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Sittingbourne?
Possibly. 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. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Is the survey free in Sittingbourne?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Sittingbourne are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.