Manual to electric conversion across Lancashire
We carry out manual to electric conversion throughout Lancashire, from Preston to the smaller towns, with one written price per job.
We have local pages for 18 towns in Lancashire, starting with Preston. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Lancashire, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Towns we cover in Lancashire include:
- Electric conversion in Preston
- Electric conversion in Burnley
- Electric conversion in Blackburn
- Electric conversion in Blackpool
- Electric conversion in Morecambe
- Electric conversion in Lancaster
- Electric conversion in Lytham St Annes
- Electric conversion in Skelmersdale
- Electric conversion in Leyland
- Electric conversion in Accrington
- Electric conversion in Chorley
- Electric conversion in Darwen
- Electric conversion in Thornton-Cleveleys
- Electric conversion in Nelson
- Electric conversion in Fleetwood
- Electric conversion in Ormskirk
- Electric conversion in Rawtenstall
- Electric conversion in Colne
Options for manual to electric conversion in Lancashire
The main choices for manual to electric conversion in Lancashire:
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Lancashire?
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Lancashire too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Lancashire
Planning questions anywhere in Lancashire go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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
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.
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 Lancashire: questions
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.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Lancashire?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Lancashire confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Is the survey free in Lancashire?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Lancashire are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.