Our manual to electric conversion service in Smethwick
If your address has a B66 postcode, it falls within our West Midlands coverage. We also cover West Bromwich, Birmingham and Halesowen, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Smethwick sits some 3 miles to the west of Birmingham.
Work in Smethwick starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Smethwick, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
What can you choose in Smethwick?
Options we specify for properties in Smethwick:
- 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 manual to electric conversion in Smethwick
| 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 Smethwick; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Smethwick before ordering
In Smethwick, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Manual to electric conversion in Smethwick: 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.
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
Do you cover Smethwick?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Smethwick in the usual way; it is covered as part of West Midlands.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Smethwick?
The guide prices above apply in Smethwick. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.