Our manual to electric conversion service in Boston
Whether your property is in the centre of Boston or on its edges, it is included in our Lincolnshire coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Spalding, Skegness and Wisbech.
Boston sits some 27 miles to the south-east of Lincoln.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Boston, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Boston is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Boston
The main choices for manual to electric conversion in Boston:
- 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.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Boston
| 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 Boston can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Boston
Boston is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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 Boston
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
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.
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 you cover Boston?
Yes, we survey and fit in Boston (PE21) as part of our Lincolnshire coverage.
Is the survey free in Boston?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Boston are free. Repair and service visits are charged.