Our manual to electric conversion service in St Helens
Whether your property is in the centre of St Helens or on its edges, it is included in our Merseyside coverage. Our coverage around St Helens also includes Prescot, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Huyton.
St Helens sits some 10 miles to the east of Liverpool.
Work in St Helens 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 St Helens, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Options for manual to electric conversion in St Helens
Options we specify for properties in St Helens:
- 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.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in St Helens
| 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 St Helens; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in St Helens
St Helens is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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.
From survey to fitting
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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in St Helens?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in St Helens confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do you cover St Helens?
Yes, we survey and fit in St Helens (WA10) as part of our Merseyside coverage.