Our manual to electric conversion service in Swanley
Whether your property is in the centre of Swanley or on its edges, it is included in our Kent coverage. Our coverage around Swanley also includes Bexley, Dartford and Welling.
Swanley sits some 17 miles to the north-west of Maidstone.
Work in Swanley 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 Swanley to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Which options suit you?
The main choices for manual to electric conversion in Swanley:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Swanley
| 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 Swanley can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Swanley
Swanley is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Swanley
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 Swanley?
The guide prices above apply in Swanley. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Do you cover Swanley?
Yes, we survey and fit in Swanley (BR8) as part of our Kent coverage.