Our manual to electric conversion service in Coventry
Whether your property is in the centre of Coventry or on its edges, it is included in our West Midlands coverage. Our coverage around Coventry also includes Kenilworth, Bedworth and Nuneaton.
For reference, Coventry lies about 17 miles east of Birmingham.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Coventry is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Converting a manual shutter in Coventry to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
What can you choose in Coventry?
Options we specify for properties in Coventry:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
Guide prices for Coventry
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Coventry too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Coventry
As an English city, Coventry 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.
What happens next
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.
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Coventry
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.
Do you cover Coventry?
Yes. Coventry and the city's postcode districts are part of our coverage across West Midlands.
Is the survey free in Coventry?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Coventry are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.