Our manual to electric conversion service in Norwich
We survey and install across Norfolk, and Norwich is one of the cities covered. We also cover Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Thetford, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Norwich is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Work in Norwich starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Norwich:
- 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 Norwich
| 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 Norwich is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Norwich
As an English city, Norwich follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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 Norwich
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Manual to electric conversion in Norwich: questions
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
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 Norwich?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Norwich are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Norwich?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Norwich in the usual way; it is covered as part of Norfolk.