Our manual to electric conversion service in Merthyr Tydfil
Surveys in Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Mid Glamorgan. Our coverage around Merthyr Tydfil also includes Aberdare, Rhondda and Ebbw Vale.
Merthyr Tydfil is roughly 19 miles north-east of Bridgend.
Work in Merthyr Tydfil starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Merthyr Tydfil is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Merthyr Tydfil
What you can choose when we survey in Merthyr Tydfil:
- 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.
Prices for manual to electric conversion in Merthyr Tydfil
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Merthyr Tydfil is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Merthyr Tydfil
As a Welsh town, Merthyr Tydfil follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Welsh permitted development rules.
- 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 in Merthyr Tydfil
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Merthyr Tydfil
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.
Is the survey free in Merthyr Tydfil?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do you cover Merthyr Tydfil?
Yes. Merthyr Tydfil and the CF47 postcode district are part of our coverage across Mid Glamorgan.