Electric conversion for properties in Whitley Bay
For reference, Whitley Bay lies about 8 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Whitley Bay is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Whitley Bay, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
We survey and install across Tyne and Wear, and Whitley Bay is one of the towns covered. We also cover North Shields, Tynemouth and South Shields, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
What can you choose in Whitley Bay?
Ways to specify manual to electric conversion for Whitley Bay:
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
Guide prices for Whitley Bay
| 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 Whitley Bay can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Whitley Bay before ordering
As an English town, Whitley Bay follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
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.
Is the survey free in Whitley Bay?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Whitley Bay are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Whitley Bay?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Whitley Bay in the usual way; it is covered as part of Tyne and Wear.