Our manual to electric conversion service in Leyland
We cover Leyland and the PR25 postcode district as part of Lancashire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. We also cover Chorley, Preston and Blackburn, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Leyland is roughly 5 miles south of Preston.
Converting a manual shutter in Leyland to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Leyland is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Leyland
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Leyland:
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
Guide prices for Leyland
| 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 Leyland too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Leyland
As an English town, Leyland 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 Leyland
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
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.
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 I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Leyland?
It depends on the property. 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. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
Do you cover Leyland?
Yes, we survey and fit in Leyland (PR25) as part of our Lancashire coverage.