Our manual to electric conversion service in Bridgend
Surveys in Bridgend and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Mid Glamorgan. Maesteg, Port Talbot and Rhondda are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Bridgend, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
Work in Bridgend starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Bridgend
Ways to specify manual to electric conversion for Bridgend:
- 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.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Bridgend
| 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 Bridgend can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Bridgend
Bridgend is in Wales, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the county or county borough council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
What happens next
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.
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 Bridgend?
The guide prices above apply in Bridgend. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Is the survey free in Bridgend?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Bridgend are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.