Our manual to electric conversion service in Cardiff
We cover Cardiff and the city's postcode districts as part of South Glamorgan; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Other towns nearby that we cover include Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry.
Work in Cardiff starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Converting a manual shutter in Cardiff to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
What can you choose in Cardiff?
Options we specify for properties in Cardiff:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Cardiff
| 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 Cardiff; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Cardiff
As a Welsh city, Cardiff 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Cardiff
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
Is it worth converting rather than replacing?
If the shutter is sound, yes: a conversion costs a fraction of a new shutter.
Is the survey free in Cardiff?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Cardiff are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Cardiff?
Yes. Cardiff and the city's postcode districts are part of our coverage across South Glamorgan.