Manual to electric conversion in Chorley
We survey and install across Lancashire, and Chorley is one of the towns covered. Neighbouring towns we cover include Leyland (4 miles away), Darwen and Wigan.
Chorley sits some 9 miles to the south-east of Preston.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Chorley is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Work in Chorley starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Chorley
What you can choose when we survey in Chorley:
- 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 manual to electric conversion in Chorley
| 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 Chorley can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Chorley
As an English town, Chorley follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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 in Chorley
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Manual to electric conversion in Chorley: 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.
Do you cover Chorley?
Yes. Chorley and the PR7 postcode district are part of our coverage across Lancashire.
Is the survey free in Chorley?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.