Manual to electric conversion across Leicestershire
Manual to electric conversion in Leicestershire: measured on site, quoted in writing and carried out to the survey.
We have local pages for 8 towns in Leicestershire, starting with Leicester. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Rutland, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Leicestershire, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Towns we cover in Leicestershire include:
- Electric conversion in Leicester
- Electric conversion in Loughborough
- Electric conversion in Hinckley
- Electric conversion in Coalville
- Electric conversion in Wigston
- Electric conversion in Melton Mowbray
- Electric conversion in Market Harborough
- Electric conversion in Oadby
Choosing manual to electric conversion for properties in Leicestershire
What you can choose when we survey in Leicestershire:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Leicestershire?
| 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 Leicestershire too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Leicestershire
Planning questions anywhere in Leicestershire 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
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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.
Manual to electric conversion in Leicestershire: 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.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Leicestershire?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Leicestershire confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Leicestershire?
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.