Our manual to electric conversion service in Wigston
If your address has an LE18 postcode, it falls within our Leicestershire coverage. Our coverage around Wigston also includes Oadby, Leicester and Market Harborough.
Wigston sits some 4 miles to the south-east of Leicester.
Work in Wigston starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Wigston, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Wigston
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Wigston:
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Wigston
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Wigston; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Wigston
In Wigston, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to 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.
How it works in Wigston
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Wigston
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 Wigston?
The guide prices above apply in Wigston. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Do I need permission for manual to electric conversion in Wigston?
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.